Mexico
Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo (1499 – 1543) was a Portuguese explorer noted for his exploration of the west coast of North America on behalf of Spain. Cabrillo was the first European explorer to navigate the coast of present day California in the United States. He helped found the city of Oaxaca, in Mexico |
World War I The Zimmerman Code broken (again)......revealing a plot between Germany and Mexico.

Mexican Culture
We learned some about the culture. This being Easter week, we learned that in Mexico there is a tradition of cracking confetti-filled eggs called "cascaas" (egg shells) on people's heads.
Mexican "Teatime" with Cinnamon Cocoa Sometimes called Mexican Hot Cocoa because of its popularity in Mexico, is easy to make by just adding 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to your usual hot cocoa recipe. |
Weaving Ojo de Dios (God's Eyes)
We also made edible God's Eyes from Twizzlers (I saw them first here.)

Little pinatas that served as decorations and favors.
We also made edible God's Eyes from Twizzlers (I saw them first here.)
Little pinatas that served as decorations and favors.
related posts:
- Narrations of Imaginary Trip to Mexico
- Weaving Ojo de Dios (God's Eyes)
- Mayans and Toltecs (500-1500) and Base 20 Math
- Explorers from Spain
- Mexican–American War