DIA+DE+LOS+MUERTOS

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Click on the link below to access the website you will use! [|__http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/dayofdead/dodead.htm__] 
 * Introduction : **

This webquest explores the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, and the aspects that surround this celebration. The purpose of this lesson is to learn about the activities, history, food, and artists behind this holiday.  Your job is to explore various web sites to help in your understanding of Day of the Dead. You will use the gathered information to draw your own altar.  At the computer: YOU WILL COMPLETE ACTIVITIES 1,2,3 and 5. Read all directions before you click. Activity One Click on the [|__Day of the Dead Information__] site. Answer the questions on your Quest sheet.
 * The Task : **
 * The Process : **

Activity Two Click on the [|__Dia de los Muertos__] site. Once there, click on food. Answer the questions on your Food Quest Sheet.

Activity Three Click on the [|__Dia de los Muertos__] site. Once there, click on history. Using the glossary of words, complete the Wordplay sheet.

Activity Five Click on the [|__Dia de los Muertos__] site. Once there, scroll to the bottom of the screen and click on altar. In the small window on the left is a photograph of an altar with numbered areas. Click on the numbers to find out each item.

Take notes!!! You will be constructing your own authentic altar.

FINAL ACTIVITY: Draw your own altar!!! Include items you discovered in your research. The altar must be in color!!! Take your time! Turn in your altar to Mrs. Mark when you are finished!