History Topic 3 Lesson 5 Winning Independence

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Essential Question: When is war justified?

Engage:

• Video: Winning Independence 

Explore:

• Read pages 178-188
• Define and Draw Vocabulary page 178
• Lesson 5 Summary
• Lesson 5 Summary (Spanish)

Evaluate:

• Journal Practice Vocabulary p. 73
• Lesson Check page 188
• Lesson Quiz

Extend:

Dia de los Muertos

 

Essential Question:

• What is the Day of the Dead and why is it celebrated in Mexico? 
• Who is Jose Posada?
• Why is the image La Calavera Catrina important to the Day of the Dead in Mexico?

Engage:

• The True Origins of Catrina  Culture Colectiva (3:07)

Explore:

• Dia de los Muertos National Geographic
• Jose Guadalupe Posada Wikipedia
• La Calavera Catrina Wikipedia
• Mexico's Celebration of Life 

Explain:

• Why does Mexico celebrate Dia de los Muertos?
• Who is Jose Posada?
• Why is La Calavera Catrina important to Dia de los Muertos?

Evaluate:

• Notebook Page: Jose Posada
• Day of the Dead 5 W's and H worksheet