Cinco de Mayo Explorations

Key Outcomes:

IHS students went on a cultural exploration unit to learn about the vibrant traditions and history surrounding the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo! In this project, students studied the significance of how Cinco de Mayo came to be, and how it continues to impact Latin culture today. From language, to food, symbolism in art and ceremony, traditions and the elements that matter within them, students dove in head first! Then they expressed those learnings through several project modalities.

Ms. Crystal and Carolina’s Spanish Language students studied the significance, stories, and symbolism around piñatas and learned how to make them by hand. Students were paired in teams, and had to concept, design, and craft a piñata to be hung in the school, telling the story and meaning behind it.

Mr. Dario’s Cultural Art students studied the traditional Mexican card game, Lotería. Students learned how to play the game, as well as translate and understand the meaning and symbolism of each card. Then they were tasked with recreating a piece of art based on the Lotería card of their choosing. 

The end result was a colorful and immersive experience that all students and staff got to enjoy in the main commons area of the high school.

2020-21 school year