Cinco de Mayo (Subscribe)
Links
Cinco de Mayo
http://latino.sscnet.ucla.edu/cinco.html
Provides historical information and pictures from Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Cinco de Mayo
http://www.nacnet.org/assunta/spa5may.htm
Examines the holiday's history and its significance. In English and Spanish.
Cinco de Mayo History
http://www.vivacincodemayo.org/history.htm
Tells the story of the battle which Cinco de Mayo commemorates.
History of Cinco de Mayo
http://www.laprensa-sandiego.org/archieve/may05/history2.htm
Explains what Mexicans are celebrating on Cinco de Mayo; text excerpted from soc.culture.mexican's FAQ.
Lesson Plan: Cinco de Mayo
http://teacherlink.ed.usu.edu/tlresources/units/Byrnes-celebrations/cincodemayo.html
Teaching plan for teachers 3rd-4th grades. Gives historical background, objectives, time alloted, resources required, procedures, questions for discussion, and a list of Spanish words.
Mexican Holidays: Cinco de Mayo
http://www.mexonline.com/cinco.htm
Explains the history and significance of Cinco De Mayo, which commemorates the defeat of the French army by the Mexicans at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862. From Mexico Online.
Monkey Celebrates Cinco de Mayo
http://www.himonkey.net/holiday/5/index.html
Shares a little history, snacks and adventures related to the celebration.
The Significance of "Cinco de Mayo"
http://www.azteca.net/aztec/literat/Cinco.html
Explores the holiday's significance and addresses common misconceptions about it.