Transcript Mexico - Portfolio

Mexico
Official name: United Mexican States
Geography and Topography
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Location and size
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Northernmost country of the isthmus that
connects to North America.
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Is part of Central America
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Total area of 1,972,550 sq kilometers
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Three times the size of Texas
Geography and Topography
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Climate
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Half of Mexico is south of the Tropic of Cancer
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Terra Caliente (hot land) tropical climate
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Terra templada (temperate land) moderate
climate
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Terra fria (cold land)
Geography and Topography
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Topographic Regions
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Five Major regions
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The Pacific Northwest, which include the
northwestern mainland plus the Baja California
peninsula
The large Central Plateau, which extends down the
center of the country and include the Sierra Madre
The lowlands of the Gulf Coast and the Yucatan
Peninsula
Central Mexico, which occupies the transverse
volcanic range at the southern end of the Central
Plateau
The highland south of Central Mexico
Geography and Topography
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Coastal Features
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Includes sandy beaches
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Mountains
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Mangrove-lined lagoons
Geography and Topography
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DID YOU KNOW?
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The lowlands of the Yucatan Peninsula are
similar to Florida; this region is unlike any
other part of Mexico.
Http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/geography/indonesia-toMongolia/Mexico.html
Customs and Celebrations
Religion
Mexico has no official religion. 89% if Mexico
reports to be Catholic.
Religion
Praying to Saints, Mary, and Angels
Catholics allow this. They can intercede with God
on your behalf.
Christians do not ask for intercession.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the
truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the
Father, but by me.
Religion
Means of Salvation
Catholics believe it is received at baptism: may be lost by mortal sin; salvation
through faith and penance. Believe in Jesus as the sole savior of humanity.
Must have a relationship with Jesus. Good works. Seven Sacraments.
Christians believe it is through Christ's death and resurrection.
Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be
saved.
Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of
yourselves: it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man shall boast.
Romans 10:9-10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and
shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou
shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and
with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Religion
Life after death.
Catholics believe there is eternal salvation in Heaven; eternal damnation in
Hell; temporal third state before Heaven is known as Purgatory.
Christians believe man is appointed to die once, and after that come judgment.
Those that are redeemed, live on in Heaven, those that rejected God suffer
for eternity in Hell.
Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through
Jesus Christ our Lord.
Revelation 21:8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,
and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in
the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, depart from me, ye
cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
Matthew 25:46 and these shall go away into everlasting punishment; but the righteous
into life eternal. Http://www.mexinsider.comreligion-in-mexico/html
Tips for Teachers
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Get to know your students.
Include elements in the curriculum that are familiar to your student and
relevant to his or her experiences
Share some of their cultures foods with your class.
Assign small group work in class to create a less intimidating environment
for a new student.
Avoid asking a new student to display their knowledge in front of the class
until they become familiar with their surroundings.
Incorporate the Spanish language into the curriculum in creative ways.
Do not make your students feel like they need to choose whether they are
Mexican or American.
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References
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Http://www.mexinsider.comreligion-in-mexico/html
Http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/geography/indonesia-to-Mongolia/Mexico.html
Http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/933