CCS Gr 4 Mexico

Mexico
Our Neighbor to the South

Geography
The country of Mexico is divided into 31 states.

Geography
Mexico is bordered by the Gulf of Mexico to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is bordered by the United States to the north and Central America to the south.

Geography
Mexican states that border the United States:
Baja California
Sonora
Chihuahua
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Tamaulipas
Can you locate these Mexican states on a map?

Mexico
Mexico is a country characterized by peninsulas, deserts, plateaus, and mountain ranges.
Due to Mexico’s proximity to the equator, its climate is mostly hot.
Look here for more information about Mexico’s beautiful landscape !
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/mexico/

Landforms of Mexico
Can you locate these features on the map ?
Mexican Plateau
Sierra Madre Oriental
Sierra Madre Occidental
Baja California
Yucatan Peninsula

Water Features of Mexico
Can you locate these water features on the map ?
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of California
Pacific Ocean
Rio Grande
Caribbean Sea

Natural Resources in Mexico
Scenic beaches !!!
Cancun and Acapulco
Also :
Petroleum, oil
Natural gas
Minerals (silver, gold, copper, lead, zinc)

Economic Activities
Tourism
Mining
Farming
Service industry
Factories
Trade
Mexico is a member of NAFTA
(North American Free Trade Agreement)
– a trade alliance between
the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Cultural Characteristics
Mexico’s culture reflects its indigenous Indian civilizations, Spanish colonization, and struggle for independence.
Many indigenous peoples were enslaved or killed during the Spanish conquest.
Early Settlement by native peoples(Olmec, Maya, Aztec)
Most people in Mexico speak Spanish
Spanish invasion and colonization (1519- 1821)
Mexico City is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.
Early Aztec Sun Calendar

History of Mexico
Tenochtitlan, the Aztec capital, was built on an island in Lake Texcoco in 1325.
Today this city is known as Mexico City .

Chichen Itza
These Mayan ruins, located on the Yucatan Peninsula, include incredible Mayan pyramids.
History of Mexico

Teotihuacan
Teotihuacan is a large archaeological site located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Mexico City. It is famous for its large pyramids dedicated to the sun and the moon, but the site also contains beautiful murals and
carvings and several museums through which you can explore the city's fascinating history.

Historic Timeline of Mexico
Check out this historic timeline of Mexico !
http://www.pbs.org/kpbs/theborder/history/interactive-timeline.html

Let’s Review !
Check out these activities to review what we have learned about Mexico !
http://www.exploreandmore.org/world/default.htm
Click on “Kids,” click on Mexico on the map, and enjoy !

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