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whenever you see this dotted line, cut it out.

1 Let s take a trip to MEXICO IS A COUNTRY IN SOUTHERN NORTH AMERICA MEXICO Let s make a photo album while we explore the COLORFUL COUNTRY of MEXICO. Cut it out! whenever you see this dotted line, cut it out. staple all the pages together or place them in your photo album.

I chose MEXICO for world thinking day BECAUSE I love SOCCER & SO DO THE MEXICAN PEOPLE! Pretend you were hired to design a souvenir soccer ball for a game where the U.S. Challenged mexico to raise awareness for childhood obesity.

2 soccer in mexico The mexican people love soccer! Mexico has very good soccer teams and many excellent players that are known worldwide. The entire country will come to a standstill to watch an important game on TV. my name is SINCERITY and I am a girl scout superhero! my superpower is that I AM always HONEST AND FAIR. I chose MEXICO for world thinking day BECAUSE I love SOCCER & SO DO THE MEXICAN PEOPLE! Pretend you were hired to design a souvenir soccer ball for a game where the U.S. Challenged mexico to raise awareness for childhood obesity. What would it look like? idea make up new rules for soccer or make up a totally new game using a soccer ball or even using more than one ball! sincerity always plays by the rules. she never cheats and is a good sport whether her team wins or loses. sincerity is one of the best players on the team but she never hogs the ball or makes the other girls feel bad when they mess up. Living the law 2

Girl Guides in mexico Pretend you live in mexico.

DOLL ON THE NEXT PAGE. make THE PAPER DOLL LOOK LIKE YOU.

unit. what colors would your troop choose for their

Mexico is a member of The World Association of Girl Guides

3 Girl Guides in mexico Pretend you live in mexico. Color and Cut out this guide UNIFORM AND GLUE IT TO A PAPER DOLL ON THE NEXT PAGE. make THE PAPER DOLL LOOK LIKE YOU. girl guides wear a neckerchief with colors chosen by their unit. what colors would your troop choose for their neckerchief? Mexico is a member of The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts I am wearing a girl guide uniform from mexico. idea GLUE A JUMBO CRAFT STICK TO YOUR PAPER DOLL TO MAKE PUPPETS. Source: GUiasdemexico.org.mx guide LEVELS IN mexico girasoles haditas guias intermedias mayores 3

4 Use one paper doll to make your Girl Guide and the other for traditional clothing. 4

5 choose one of these hairstyles for your paper doll or make your own. 5

6 I am wearing a traditional costume from Mexico. the style varies by region but dresses are always colorful and beautifully decorated with embroidery and ribbons. traditional clothing TRADITIONAL clothing in mexico is still worn for festivals and ceremonies. Flowers are often worn in the hair to add to the beauty of the costume. DRESS YOUR PAPER DOLL IN THESE CLOTHES. 6

the people The Mexican people love to celebrate

Often, people will have a big family dinner,

Stack 3 pieces of tissue paper together.

Wrap a pipe cleaner securely around the folded

Mexican Fiestas "Fiesta" is the Spanish word

7 the people The Mexican people love to celebrate and they have holidays for many different days. Often, people will have a big family dinner, dress in traditional clothing and parade through the streets. Make a tissue paper flower for your hair. Stack 3 pieces of tissue paper together. Measure and cut three 6 strips of from the paper. Stack the nine pieces together. Accordion fold the stack of tissue every inch. Wrap a pipe cleaner securely around the folded stack. Mexican Fiestas "Fiesta" is the Spanish word for festival. Mexico has several different kinds of festivals, celebrated for religious, national and local reasons. Most of these festivals have parades, dancing and music. Generally, there is a party at the end of the celebration, and it is accompanied by traditional Mexican music. Gently pull each layer of tissue paper out of the stack one layer at a time shaping as you work. twist a barrette onto the back. trim pipe cleaner. 7

8 The Flag The Flag of Mexico The green signifies hope and prosperity and represents independence. The white signifies peace and harmony and represents the Roman Catholic religion. The red symbolizes the blood of Mexican heroes and the union of Spaniards and Mexicans. booth idea Color and cut out your flag. fold it in half over a string with the rest of the girls flags. decorate your Thinking day booth. 8

the land Most of mexico s bigger cities are located in the southern

you ll find rainforests in the south and east and deserts in the West.

country. mexico city is the capital of mexico.

9 the land Most of mexico s bigger cities are located in the southern parts of the country. you ll find rainforests in the south and east and deserts in the West. there are mountains in the eastern and northern parts of the country. beautiful beaches on both coasts attract tourists. Mexico has two large desert regions both in the northern part of the country. mexico city is the capital of mexico. there is a blend of old and new from pyramids to skyscrappers & street vendors to malls. mexico s tropical climate attracts many tourists every year. beaches on both coasts can get very crowded with sunbathers. the Zapotecs, the Toltecs, the Aztecs, and the Maya have left behind ancient pyramids in mexico. Map courtesy of Google 9

the culture in mexico, The day of the dead is celebrated from midnight oct 31st to nov. 2nd.

part of the celebration is for artists to make skulls of sugar and decorate them.

honor relatives who have died. did? you know The marigold is the traditional flower used to honor the dead in mexico.

10 the culture in mexico, The day of the dead is celebrated from midnight oct 31st to nov. 2nd. it is considered a celebration of life and chance to honor deceased relatives. part of the celebration is for artists to make skulls of sugar and decorate them. Sugar Skull Face Paint In Mexico, skulls are not meant to be scary, people might paint their faces for their day of the dead celebration to honor relatives who have died. did? you know The marigold is the traditional flower used to honor the dead in mexico. it is yellow like the sun and represents life and hope. Make Your own face paint put a 1/4 cup of lotion in a small paper cup. Add food coloring. Thicken with cornstarch to get the desired consistency. pretend you live in Mexico. how would you decorate your face? draw it here. SOURCE: 10

11 photo op color and cut out this sugar skull. cut out the eyes. glue on a wooden skewer. set up a photo booth and take pictures during your thinking day event. 11

12 wildlife in mexico Mexico has a diverse mix of wildlife including wolves, jaguars, pumas and iguanas. Marine animals are also varied with turtles, sharks, and whales. There are several critically endangered animals including the Mexican prairie dog, the San Quintin Kangaroo Rat, the Volcan Rabbit and the Oaxacan Pocket Gopher. geckos, called cuizas, are everywhere in mexico. they are completely harmless and help to keep homes free of bugs. mexicans consider them good luck. The Monarch Butterfly Cut it out! Every winter, monarch butterflies migrate from the eastern United States to a protected reserve in central Mexico. From October to March, millions of monarchs make the 2500 mile trip where they congregate forming colonies. These colonies transform the trees into moving orange masses, bending branches under their weight. The clustering is to conserve heat during the cold months. did? you know color it and glue to your world thinking day display. the Chihuahua was named after a state in mexico where the remains of the long haired breed were discovered. 12

plants in mexico MEXICO EXPORTS MANY important

native to Mexico including orchids, dahlias,

cement. Push a cactus-shaped rock into the base.

Tree Chocolate is made from cocoa beans.

believed that Aztec emperor Montezuma drank

13 plants in mexico MEXICO EXPORTS MANY important crops, including maize, beans, peppers and tomatoes. Many of the world s most exotic flowers are native to Mexico including orchids, dahlias, begonias, nasturtiums, sunflowers and poinsettias. Mexico HAS more than 1,000 varieties of cacti the MOST OF ANY COUNTRY IN THE WORLD. INSTEAD OF LEAVES, CACTI HAVE THORNS TO PROTECT THE PLANT FROM BEING EATEN BY ANIMALS. CACTI ONLY GROW IN DESERTS AND STORE WATER IN THEIR STEMS. Fill a small container with dough or quick dry cement. Push a cactus-shaped rock into the base. Paint the rock to look like a cactus The Cocoa Tree Chocolate is made from cocoa beans. Cocoa trees only grow near the equator in rainy areas. South eastern Mexico is one of these areas. It is believed that Aztec emperor Montezuma drank chocolate daily. Cocoa beans were widely used in Middle America as a form of currency; cocoa beans were accepted in many regions and could be traded for almost anything. You can put more than one rock in the same container. glue a flower on top of some of your cacti. 13

Food in Mexico most families in Mexico continue to eat the traditional foods, such as corn, beans, and peppers. instead of bread, most people eat corn tortilla.

Make sure ingredients are clearly displayed before serving food at your thinking day event. Chicken and pork are the most common meat and seafood is often eaten by those who live Near the coast.

14 Food in Mexico most families in Mexico continue to eat the traditional foods, such as corn, beans, and peppers. instead of bread, most people eat corn tortilla. ALLERGEN ALERT Tomatoes, Jalapeño Peppers, Cilantro, Red Onion, Lime Juice, Salt, Corn, Vegetable Oil. Cut it out! Make sure ingredients are clearly displayed before serving food at your thinking day event. Chicken and pork are the most common meat and seafood is often eaten by those who live Near the coast. Salsa and guacamole are popular toppings to add to dishes. ALLERGEN ALERT Tomatoes, Jalapeño Peppers, Cilantro, Red Onion, Lime Juice, Salt, Corn, Vegetable Oil. Sincerely Salsa makes about 60 scoop-size servings 1 28 oz. can whole tomatoes with juice 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped 2 teaspoons lime juice salt to taste Place all of the ingredients in a food processor and puree. You can cut back on the jalapeño pepper to make it less spicy. Serve with scoop corn tortilla chips. taco swaps Cut a 2 circle out of tan craft foam. make lettuce, cheese and tomatoes out of crimped paper or bits of craft foam. Add a pin. 14

Traditional Mexican Clothing Do you like

15 Make swaps for your Thinking Day event. Map of Mexico MEXICO Cut it out! cut out these images. write your swap information on the back. laminate and punch a hole. slide a green, a white and a red pony bead on to a coiless pin. add the tag. Cocoa Tree in Mexico More from MakingFriends.com Monarch Butterfly in Mexico Traditional Mexican Clothing Do you like our superheroes? We have one for every part of the girl Scout law. Take a look at our downloads, patches and free printables! Fiesta in Mexico Flag of Mexico Girl Guide Uniform from Mexico 15

WHAT THIS BOX INCLUDES:

WHAT THIS BOX INCLUDES: MEXICO INTRODUCTION: Mexico is the large country that shares a common border with the United States about 2,000 miles long. Ancient ruins such as Teotihuacan (Aztec) and Chichen Itza (Mayan) are scattered