30 September 2009

¡Atención México!

Find one interesting fact out about the country your class is named after, in your case, Mexico. Please post your fact below. Make sure you read the facts first because no repeating facts will be accepted. You can add facts or pictures, even video if it relates to Mexico and is relevant and appropriate.  Be sure to put your first name and last initial when you post!

You will need to look back on classmates posts in the future, so be sure to check back here often!
Check out Sra. Delaney's Blog for examples from her classes!

26 comments:

Anonymous said...

The capitol of Mexico, Mexico City was built on a lake. The city is sinking 6 to 8 inches per year because it's built on an underground reservior.

-Erin W. Mexico
Source: http://www.tooter4kids.com/Mexico/fun_facts.htm

Srta. S said...

The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.

Shelby C. said...

There are over 50 different species of hummingbirds in Mexico, as well as many other species that don't exist anywhere else in the world.

lindsay stein said...

The currency that they use in mexico is the peso. Another interesting fact about mexico is that there national sport is soccer.

Evan Federowicz said...

Mexico Introduced choclate to the world

Evan Federowicz said...

Mexico has 31 states

jared steinman said...

Mexico City is the largest city in the world. It was built on the site of the ancient city of Tenochtitlán. Tenochtitlán was built in 1325 by the Aztecs

Brianna T said...

Mexico's national flower is the Himble Dahlia.

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/garden-website-links/garden-dahlia-club.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.mooseyscountrygarden.com/garden-website-links/garden-club-society.html&usg=__2ZSCF5gwolRepl1547_jaKqkx-c=&h=300&w=350&sz=23&hl=en&start=2&sig2=8LekbEIWzmdy0-LrGgP2-A&tbnid=sz1O6wDAGDTkIM:&tbnh=103&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dhumble%2Bdahlia%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG&ei=rX3GSvCGBM6rlAfT26ySAw

Tommy K. said...

Hershey's Moving to Mexico, Cutting 1,500 Jobs

US chocolate maker Hershey's has announced it will be moving 10% of its operations out of the US and cutting 1,500 jobs from its global work force. The three-year restructuring plan will save Hershey's US$190 million per year.

Spokesperson Kirk Saville didn't give any real details, saying only that "Some (plants) will be expanded, some will be downsized and some will close." The company will be opening a new plant in Mexico under the plan.

Hershey's President Richard H. Lenny said: "We recognize this will involve considerable change over the next three years, and intend to make this transformation of our supply chain as smooth as possible for our employees and customers."


http://www.shortnews.com/start.cfm?id=60296

Maria Cardena said...

the language in mexico is spanish. when you are born your parents teach you the language because its the language that parents believe will help you succeed throughout your life

Austin S. said...

Mexico's most popular sport is football (soccer)

Srta. Sullivan said...

Tommy, I find it interesting that Hershey's is moving since chocolate was first discovered in Mexico & other parts of South America! See Evan's post for that info!

great job so far estudiantes!

Charlie h said...

Mexico city is located in the valley of Mexico. Soccer (futbal) is a popular sport in Mexico.

Tom A. said...

Mexican Independence Day, September 16 is the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores, and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.

http://mexico.pinnacle-travel.org/facts.htm

Hannah Anderson said...

I STILL DON'T LIKE FRENCH FRIES! :)

Katie O. said...

Mexican children are given both their father's last name and their mother's maiden name.This tradition helps preserve the heritage of both parents.Fathers would often weave a God's eye when their children were born. At each birthday for five years the father would weave another God's eye.

Kyle L. said...

Mexican Independence Day is on September 16: the day that Miguel Hidalgo delivered El Grito de Dolores(The Battle cry of the Mexican war of independence), and announced the Mexican revolt against Spanish rule.

Kyle L. said...

Major Industries in Mexico are Food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables,and tourism.

Kyle L. said...

National Bird is the Crested Caracara.

Kyle L. said...

Coat of Arms is the Land of the Eagle and the Snake Image at this address:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/Mexico_coat_of_arms.png

Kyle L. said...

The Percentage of Religion: 90% Roman Catholic, 6% Protestant, 4% other.

Kyle L. said...

The three colors of Mexico’s flag hold deep significance for the country and its citizens: green represents hope and victory, white stands for the purity of Mexican ideals and red brings to mind the blood shed by the nation’s heroes. Address:http://www.et.byu.edu/groups/cemexico/2009/TransportedeZacatecas/mexico_flag.jpg

Srta. Sullivan said...

hola hannah, I am glad you are still sure that no te gustan las papas fritas!! Hope high school is going well!

Cora M. said...

the area of Mexico is 1,958,200 sq km.

Cora M. said...

Mexico has the world’s second-highest number of Catholics after Brazil.

chris s. said...

a popular mexican candy is called mini pelon.. it is hot, spicy, and gooey