MEXICO Getting to know the story behind the headlines… its past, its people and its places.

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1 MEXICO Getting to know the story behind the headlines… its past, its people and its places

2 ¿Qué Hay en ……

3 Hay Ruinas Antiguas. Chichen Itza Edzna

4 Hay Piramides grandes. Chichen Itza Palenque

5 Hay Playas Bonitas. Celestún Sabancuy

6 Hay ciudades Grandes. La Ciudad de México

7 Hay Gente Amable. CECYTE – Quintana Roo

8 Hay Iglesias MagnÍficas. Mérida

9 Hay Comida Deliciosa.

10 Hay Edificios coloridos. Mérida Campeche

11 Hay Plantas Bonitas.

12 Hay Montañas. Canyón de Sumidero

13 Hay una variedad de Animales.

14 Hay músicos.

15 Hay bailadores. Ballet Folklórico México D.F. – Teatro Nacional

16 Hay Gente Talentosa.

17 Hay Muchos Museos. Campeche Xalapa México D.F.

18 Hay Plazas Famosas. México D.F.

19 Hay Monumentos Históricos

20 Hay Edificios Altos. México D.F.

21 Hay mercados Enormes. Oaxaca San Juan Chamula

22 Hay Fortalezas Históricos. Veracruz Puebla Campeche

23 Hay Cataratas Impresionantes. Palenque Aguas Azules

24 Hay Fiestas Nacionales. Xico Oaxaca

25 Hay Mucha Arte.

26 Hay Castillos. Castillo Chapultepec

27 Datos Importantes Estados: 31 y un Districto FederalEstados: 31 y un Districto Federal Dinero: PesoDinero: Peso Idiomas: Español, Nahuatl, MayaIdiomas: Español, Nahuatl, Maya Población: 113, 423, 050Población: 113, 423, 050 Area: 1,964,375 sq kmArea: 1,964,375 sq km Gobierno: República FederalGobierno: República Federal Presidente: Felipe CalderónPresidente: Felipe Calderón

28 Las Regiones

29 La Bandera Rojo representa fuerza y valor Verde representa esperanza, alegría y amor Blanco representa paz y honestidad

30 El Escudo La leyenda dice que los aztecas fundaron su gran ciudad México Tenochtitlan en el lugar dónde se vieron una águila comiendo un serpiente encima de un cactus.

31 Himno Nacional CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MEXICAN NATIONAL ANTHEM: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAh60X367A

32 Veracruz The city of Veracruz is a strategic port city with economic power due to its oil and gas industries. It also holds strong ties to events in U.S. history.

33 La Familia, Los Amigos y El Tiempo Libre These interviews were conducted with a group of high school students that I met while touring the historic fort of San Juan Ulúa.

34 La familia Vocabulario Unido/a – close Apoyar – to support Amigable – friendly Tía – aunt Relajante – relaxing Travieso/a – naughty Padrastro – stepfather Inquieta – restless Cuñado – brother-in-law Encargarse de – to be in charge of Portero – caretaker La limpieza – cleaning Bachillerato – high school Reunirse – to get together Peleas – fights Convivir – to live together

35 Los Amigos Vocabulario Ideal – ideal Discriminar – to discriminate against Sincero – sincere Confidente – confidant Inducir – to cause something Moral – moral support Respetuoso – respectful Rebelde – rebellious Listo – clever Atento – attentive Ayudar – to help La amistad – friendship Divertirse – to enjoy oneself Calmado – calm Apoyar – to support El promedio – average

36 El Tiempo Libre Vocabulario Salir con los amigos – to go out with friends Adorar – to adore Los ratos libres – free time es todo – that’s all Patinar – to skate Familiares – family Las caricaturas – cartoons Malecón – sea walk Dibujar – to draw El mar – ocean Las historietas – comic strips La academía – school Salir al cine – to go to the movies El estreno - premiere

37 Campeche Campeche, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a colonial harbor town located on the Gulf of Mexico. Its colorful buildings and historic Spanish fort are a reflection on the city’s storied past.

38 La Salud These interviews were all conducted with people I met while walking along the beautiful malecón in Campeche at sunset.

39 La Salud vocabulario Sano – healthy Las toxinas – toxins El corazón – heart La longevidad – longevity El rendimiento – performance Las endorfinas – endorphins Fisicamente – physically La energía – energy Saludable – healthy Fortalezar – to strengthen Tomar agua – to drink water Estar en forma – to be in shape Mantener – to maintain Cuidar – to take care of

40 El Medioambiente These interviews were all conducted with people I met while visiting Miguel Farina’s beautiful sea turtle conservation farm outside of the city of Campeche.

41 El medioambiente Vocabulario Las materias primas – raw materials El contenedor – container Conseguir – to obtain Los recursos naturales – natural resources Aportar – to contribute Habitar – to inhabit Las generaciones – generations Regresar – to return Los beneficios – benefits Conservar – to conserve Las cenizas – ashes Considerar – to consider Destruir – to destroy Cotidiana – daily Planeta – planet La catástrofe natural – natural disaster

42 Cancún Cancún is a famous Caribbean tourist destination located on the Yucatan Peninsula. Pristine beaches, Mayan ruins and luxurious resorts are all found here.

43 El Futuro These interviews were all conducted with students that I met while visiting the campus of CECYTE, a technical and vocational secondary school in Cancún.

44 El Futuro Vocabulario El turismo – tourism Bailar – to dance La recepcionista – receptionist La carrera – career Animarse – to get excited about Las empresas – company El chef – chef La electricista – electrician La especialidad – specialization El diseño – design Seguir – to follow El arquitecto – architect Los negocios – business El retrato – portrait