So, what is Cinco de Mayo, you ask?

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.
Here is the scenario: You are a very important member of EHMS CFFSC Team
(Culture Facts For Spanish Class), and you have just been given an assignment to
gather all the information you can find about Cinco de mayo and present it in a
professional manner to the client who requested it. As part of the CFFSC Team you
will have a job in one of the following departments: History Hunters, Festive
Foods, Modern Music & Moves, Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions.

History Hunters
1. Who were the following people?
- Benito Juarez
- Porfirio Diaz
- Ignacio Zaragoza
- Napoleon III
- Maximilian
- The Marquis de Radepont
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

What role did each of these people play?

What is the biggest misconception about Cinco de mayo?
What caused the conflict that led to the Battle of Puebla?
Explain what happened at the Battle of Puebla.
How long did the conflict last and in what year did it end?
What was the end result of the conflict?

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http://www.angelfire.com/az/CincodeMayo/
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http://www.fiestacincodemayo.com/usa_history.htm
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So, what is Cinco de Mayo, you ask? 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.
Here is the scenario: You are a very important member of the EHMS
CFFSC Team (Culture Facts For Spanish Class), and you have just been given
an assignment to gather all the information you can find about Cinco de
mayo and present it in a professional manner to the client who requested it.
As part of the CFFSC Team you will have a job in one of the following
departments: History Hunters, Festive Foods, Modern Music & Moves,
Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions.

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.
4.
5.
6.

Mexican food is a mix of what types of food?

What food item accompanies almost every meal?
What does the word "taco" really mean?
What Mexican foods do we eat in the U.S. today?

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http://www.tabasco.com/taste_tent/menu_planning/cinco_de_mayo.cfm
http://www.mexconnect.com/en/articles/1875-what-is-mariachi

So, what is Cinco de Mayo, you ask? 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.
Here is the scenario: You are a very important member of Seora
Dohertys CFFSC Team (Culture Facts For Spanish Class), and you
have just been given an assignment to gather all the information you
can find about Cinco de mayo and present it in a professional
manner to the client who requested it. As part of the CFFSC Team
you will have a job in one of the following departments: History
Hunters, Festive Foods, Modern Music & Moves, Fascinating Facts,
and Typical Traditions.

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? Name two.
5. Identify one modern-day Mariachi group.
6. What is Tejano music and why is it so popular?
7. What kind of dances are popular in Cinco de Mayo celebrations?
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http://www.mexconnect.com/en/articles/1875-what-is-mariachi
http://www.mexconnect.com/articles/1542-viva-mexico-viva-el-mariachi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tejano_music
http://www.42explore2.com/cinco.htm
http://m.www.helium.com/items/320750-guide-to-traditional-mexican-dances

So, what is Cinco de Mayo, you ask? 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.
Here is the scenario: You are a very important member of EHMS CFFSC
Team (Culture Facts For Spanish Class), and you have just been given an
assignment to gather all the information you can find about Cinco de mayo
and present it in a professional manner to the client who requested it. As
part of the CFFSC Team you will have a job in one of the following
departments: History Hunters, Festive Foods, Modern Music & Moves,
Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions.

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.
http://www.mexconnect.com/en/articles/3407-cinco-de-mayo-what-iseverybody-celebrating
http://www.mexconnect.com/en/articles/3408-cinco-de-mayo-celebrationsin-mexico
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Holidays/Cinco/

So, what is Cinco de Mayo, you ask? 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.
Here is the scenario: You are a very important member of EHMS CFFSC
Team (Culture Facts For Spanish Class), and you have just been given an
assignment to gather all the information you can find about Cinco de mayo
and present it in a professional manner to the client who requested it. As
part of the CFFSC Team you will have a job in one of the following
departments: History Hunters, Festive Foods, Modern Music & Moves,
Fascinating Facts, and Typical Traditions.

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 types 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.
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http://www.ehow.com/how_2056957_celebrate-cinco-de-mayo-los.html
http://stockholm.usembassy.gov/Holidays/celebrate/cincode.html
http://discoverlosangeles.com/play/events/cinco-de-mayo-events.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_18016_decorate-cinco-de.html
http://www.kiddyhouse.com/Holidays/Cinco/