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Day of the Dead Resources - National Museum of the American Latino
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link ...more
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This site offers an extensive collection of learning materials and virtual exhibitions that teach and tell the story of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Visit the link to the Learning Kit to access Smithsonian collections, videos, music, and hands-on activities. The virtual exhibitions tell the stories of honoring ancestors, the meaning of the altar as part of Dia de los Muertos celebrations, and the tale of La Catrina: Lady of the Dead. Other offerings on the site include options to register for free virtual events that share information about Mexican music.
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In the Classroom
Enhance student learning by creating trading cards using Big Huge Labs, reviewed here. Have students create cards for different components of Dia de los Muertos, such as the ofrenda, sugar skulls, and the meaning of using marigolds to guide the deceased back to the world of the living. Extend learning by asking students to write a script that tells about this Mexican holiday, then record a podcast using Adobe Podcast, reviewed here to share with their family and friends.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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