What can we learn by looking at a map of Mexico? Enquiry Questions 1. Where is Mexico? 2. How is Mexico similar to the UK? 3. How is Mexico difference to the UK? 4. How does Tocuaro compare with Kearsley? 5. What is the culture like in Mexico? 6. Why is Mexico a popular tourist destination?
Mexico is in the continent of North America.
The flag of Mexico
Vocabulary
Terrain Multicultural
The dimensions of land surface. Incorporates ideas, beliefs or people from many different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Equator
A line between the northern and southern hemispheres that divides the earth around its circumference.
Population
The number of people who live in a country
Landmark
A building or part of the landscape which is easily recognised by people. (Big Ben, Loch Ness, Giant’s Causeway, Snowdonia)
Human feature
A manmade feature on the landscape (roads, cities, statues)
Physical feature
A natural feature on the environment (mountains, beaches, forests)
Climate
What the weather is like over an extended period of time.
A map of Mexico Golden Threads Climate Maps Location Culture
Mexican Peso
Mexico City is the capital city of Mexico
Mexico is a popular tourist destination