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Title:
El Dia de los Muertos and Halloween Comparison
Unit Title:
Dia de los Muertos and Halloween
Theme:
El Dia de los Muertos
Content:
Math
Culture:
Mexican American
Topic:
Cooking Measures
Language:
English
Grant:
BEST
Grade:
E: 1 - 2
Lesson Description:
Lesson 3 of 3
El Dia de los Muertos and Halloween Comparison Mathematics (1st and 2nd grades) By Diana Spratt
Introduction The students will use U.S. Customary measure to make Pan de Muertos
(Bread for All Soul's Day). When done, the students will problem-solve ways to cut the bread so everyone in the class can have a slice. We will discuss the use of food on altars during El Dia de los Muertos.
