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Southwest Road Trip
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COMBINED RATING
5.0 Stars
TEACHERS (2)
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STUDENTS (3)
5.0
LENGTH
18 Minutes
GRADES
5
6
7
8
CAPABILITIES
iPad Support
ES
Spanish Language Support
Text-to-Speech Support
Saves Progress
Description
Explore the American Southwest through fun mini-games that celebrate the lasting traditions of Mexicano culture.
Vocabulary Words
corridos
rancheros
architecture
ingredients
irrigation
batea
Southwest
Mexicanos
mining
vaquero
mariachi
Instructions
Play through this interactive game to learn about Mexican Influence in the Southwest. Suitable for Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8.
Main Concepts
Describe the impact of Spanish language and naming on U.S. states, cities, and geographic landmarks.
Analyze how westward migrants interacted with Mexicano communities and adopted local customs.
Describe how traditional Mexican foodways contributed to American cuisine, including farming techniques and staple ingredients.
Interpret the cultural impact of Mexicanos through architecture, place names, and city planning across the region.
Explain the influence of Mexicano irrigation systems and community land-use practices on western agriculture.
Identify major Mexicano contributions to agriculture, ranching, mining, and settlement patterns in the American Southwest.
Reflect on the long-term legacies of Mexicano culture visible today in arts, law, agriculture, and public celebrations.
Explain how gender roles and family life in Mexicano communities contributed to social cohesion in the region.
Explain how storytelling and art, including murals and theater, have been used to express Mexicano identity and protest injustice.
Discuss the role of corridos, dances like the fandango, and other musical traditions in preserving cultural identity.
Evaluate the resilience of Mexicano culture through traditions such as Charro Days, Ballet Folklórico, and religious festivals.
Analyze how Spanish and Mexican legal traditions influenced U.S. property, water, and mining laws in the Southwest.
Describe how vaquero practices shaped the American cowboy tradition, including tools, techniques, and terminology.
Discussion Questions
Before the Game
What are some influences of Mexico on the United States? What parts of our culture were influenced by Mexico? Why is it important for cultures, communities, and countries to interact?
After the Game
Can you name three Mexicano contributions? Can you describe some ways you have experienced Mexican culture?
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Game Details
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