Introduction
Hola! Tomorrow is Cinco de Mayo. But, what is Cinco de Mayo? Well, this Webquest is designed to allow you to find that out for yourself as you travel through the internet searching for specific areas relating to El Cinco de mayo. You will have to research and answer questions about each of the following categories: History Hunters, Festive Foods, Modern Music & Moves, Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions
Task
You have two choices when answering these questions:
1. Write all of your answers on lined paper
2. Type all of your answers in a Word document and print them on your own time (IMC during lunch etc...) and turn in Monday.
Process
PART 1:
BEFORE YOU DO ANY RESEARCH, answer the following questions based on what information you know right now. It does not have to be correct, it's just what you think you know.
1. What is Cinco de mayo?
2. What does it celebrate?
3. Who celebrates Cinco de mayo?
4. How is Cinco de mayo celebrated?
5. List everything else you know about this holiday (prior to doing your research)
PART 2:
View the video (AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE) and answer the following questions:
1. True OR False: Cinco de Mayo is Mexico's independence day.
2. What is the date (month/day) of Mexico's independence?
3. What 3 countries were Mexico's biggest creditors?
4. What was was going on in the U.S. at the same time?
5. With which country was Mexico at war?
6. Name the city where the Mexican Army won the battle on 5/5
a) Guadalajara b) Puebla c) Mexico City
7. Who was appointed "Emperor of Mexico" by the French?
8. Which country was humiliated and decided to leave the war?
PART 3:
Choose 2 questions from each category and answer them in complete sentences, in English.
CATEGORY 1: Festive Foods
1. Explain what the following foods are:
- Menudo
- Mole
- Chorizo
- Chilaquiles
- Flan
2. Name and describe three typical foods served at Cinco de mayo celebrations. (not including the ones listed above)
3. Mexican food is a mix of what types of food?
4. What are some common staples found in the Mexican diet?
5. What food item accompanies almost every meal?
6. What does the word "taco" really mean?
7. What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today?
CATEGORY 2: Modern Music & Moves
1. What are some common topics in Mexican songs?
2. What is the significance of the "La Cucaracha" song?
3. What is Mariachi music?
4. What kind of instruments are used in Mariachi music?
5. Identify at least two modern-day Mariachi groups and give a few details about each one.
6. What is Tejano music and why is it so popular?
7. What kind of dances are popular in Cinco de mayo celebrations?
CATEGORY 3: Fascinating Facts
1. Why is Cinco de mayo significant to all Americans?
2. Other than the Battle of Puebla, what three things does Cinco de mayo celebrate?
3. What was France's excuse for invading Mexico?
4. What now occupies the space that once was the battlefield of Puebla?
5. How many Mexican soldiers and French soldiers were involved in the Battle of Puebla?
6. Why was the initial victory at Puebla important in Mexican history?
7. Name an important Mexican battle cry.
CATEGORY 4: Typical Traditions
1. What can you expect to see in a Cinco de mayo parade?
2. Other than parades, what other activities are common for a Cinco de mayo celebration?
3. How do people in San Diego's Old Town celebrate Cinco de mayo?
4. What type of events are popular in Los Angeles to celebrate Cinco de mayo?
5. Describe the typical costume for Cinco de mayo.
6. Why is Cinco de mayo celebrated on a much larger scale in the U.S.?
7. Name and describe a popular decoration made for this holiday.