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The Changing Face of Mexico: Essays and activities exploring Mexican culture, past and present. Includes historical perspectives, classroom activities, and recipes.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Map of Old Mexico City: This map is the work of Juan Gómez de Trasmonte and represents Mexico City in the 17th Century. Mexico City is the capital of Mexico and is also known as the Federal District, Distrito Federal in Spanish, which is the reason D.F. follows the official name...; Format: image/map

Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools: These articles provide background on Latino immigrants in North Carolina, administrative challenges in binational education, and strategies through which teachers can build on what Latino students bring to their classrooms to create a learning environment that meets the needs of all students.; Format: series (multiple pages)

Shopping at a street stand in Guadalaja, Mexico: Several people peruse a heavily-stocked street vendor's stall. Guadalajara was founded soon after the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century and has grown to be one of Mexico’s primary cities. It is the second largest city in Mexico, behind Mexico City,...; Format: image/photograph

Walking through Alameda park in Mexico City: Numerous people fill the flagstone walkways of a public park. A large fountain can be seen in the background. This is a photo of Alameda park in downtown Mexico City. The park is Mexico City's oldest public park and is home to numerous fountains, statues,...; Format: image/photograph

San Pablito, Mexico: View from a distance of San Poblito, a rural village in Mexico.; Format: image/photograph

Decorated university building in Mexico City: A building sports a first floor of glass windows and a second story with a highly stylized painting of people. A few pedestrians walk on the grass in front of the building. The National Autonomous University of Mexico was founded in 1551, making it the second...; Format: image/photograph

A map depicting the invasion route taken by Hernán Cortés.: This map represents the route Hernán(do) Cortés and his men followed during the Spanish Conquest of Mexico. Cortes and his men battled their way through Mexico from 1519 to 1521. The Spanish Conquest of Mexico refers to the conquest of the Mexica/Aztec empire...; Format: image/photograph

Street corner restaurant east of Guadalajara, Mexico: A man sits on a sidewalk next to a corner restaurant. The restaurant is advertising canned goods in it store window. Guadalajara was founded soon after the conquest of Mexico in the sixteenth century and has grown to be one of Mexico’s primary cities. It...; Format: image/photograph

Palacio Bellas Artes in Mexico City, Mexico.: The Palacio Bellas Artes, or Palace of Fine Arts, located in Mexico City is the national opera house of Mexico. Designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari in 1901; construction was competed in 1934. The building is constructed with imported Italian white marble....; Format: image/photograph

The flag of Mexico: The flag of Mexico has three equal vertical bands of green (hoist side), white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak) is centered in the white band.; Format: image/illustration

Juarez monument in Alameda park: A winged statue sits atop a semi-circle of stone pillars. A few tourists are walking next to the monument. This monument celebrates the great Mexico President, Benito Juárez. Juárez was the President of Mexico from 1858 to 1872 and oversaw the Mexican resistance...; Format: image/photograph

Activity: 16 de Septiembre: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.2; Contact the local Hispanic cultural or resource center and establish contacts with Mexican immigrants. Have your students interview families, especially those with children of comparable ages and discuss how Mexicans celebrate the 16th of September...; Format: activity

Lake Chapala, Mexico: Several boats float on the calm waters of a large lake. Tree-covered hillsides rise from the shores of the lake. Lake Chapala sits thirty miles south of the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is a popular tourist destination because of...; Format: image/photograph

Murals on a University building: A multi-story building is decorated with pre-Columbian motifs. A large stone fountain with a stylized face is at the base of the building. The National Autonomous University of Mexico was founded in 1551, making it the second oldest university in the Western...; Format: image/photograph

Boating on Lake Chapala, Mexico: A pleasure boat unloads its passengers at a dock on a lake. A low hotel sits on the dockside. A hill rises just beyond the hotel. Lake Chapala sits thirty miles south of the city of Guadalajara, in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is a popular tourist destination...; Format: image/photograph

House in suburban Mexico City: A low house sits set back among verdant landscaping. A large expanse of concrete foregrounds the photo. Mexico City is the capital of the country of Mexico. It is known as the D.F., or Distrito Federal (Federal District). When Cortes and his Spanish conquistadors...; Format: image/photograph

Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City's Zocalo: Numerous towers of the Metropolitan Cathedral rise from the streets. Several pedestrians and cars can be seen on the streets in the foreground. The Zócalo is Mexico City’s central plaza. Its official name is the Plaza de la Constitución, but everyone calls...; Format: image/photograph

Vegetable market in Tlaquepaque, Mexico: Close-up shot of cabbages and radishes for sale. Tlaquepaque is a small town outside of Guadalajara. Traditionally, it was the rural retreat of the wealthy. Today, it is an artist community that is popular among tourists looking for traditional Mexican crafts....; Format: image/photograph

National Autonomous University of Mexico's library: Several people walk on the grass in front of a heavily decorated building. The building is decorated with designs inspired from pre-Columbian motifs. The National Autonomous University of Mexico was founded in 1551, making it the second oldest university in...; Format: image/photograph

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