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The DLMindex links to select collections of K-12 digital learning materials developed by UC Berkeley Interactive University Projects over the past five years. Each item contains descriptive metadata about the resource. Users can browse the index or use an early search prototype.




Cal Heritage: Mexican Independence Day

Title: Mexican Independence Day
Location: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/mexican_lesson.htm
Project: California Heritage
Creator: Noel Krenkel
Subject area: Social Studies
Grade level: 3, 4
Purpose: Students will demonstrate an introductory understanding of San Francisco history, how Native Americans, Spanish and Mexicans once occupied the Bay Area before English-speaking immigrants, and how their cultures and people still contribute to its present day community, as exemplified through the celebration of Mexican Independence Day.
Standards: SFUSD Discipline Content and Performance Standards: Social Studies, Grades 3 and 4, Writing Content Standard Four, Oral Communication Content Standards: 7-9
Type: Text, Images
Duration: Five 30 minute class sessions
Student Objectives:
Activities:
Assessment: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/mexican_lesson.htm#assessment
Requirements: Access to the California Heritage Collection, computer projection capabilities, maps, materials for celebration (art materials, audio cassettes). Recommend collaborating with a Technology Resource Teacher, and other 3rd and/or 4th grade classroom teachers.
Related Resources: http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/calheritage/k12/mexican_lesson.htm#related


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