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Day of the Dead Comparison | Ofrendas Lesson 2

Updated Jul 20, 2022

Educators Grades PK – Second Grades Third – Fifth World Languages Special Exhibition

In this lesson students will explore the cultural celebration of Día de Muertos by visiting traditional ofrendas. Students will learn about the celebration along with the key elements in each ofrenda (in Spanish). They will also compare this celebration to Halloween. 

Ofrenda altars on display at the DIA

In this lesson students will explore the cultural celebration of Día de Muertos by visiting traditional ofrendas. Students will learn about the celebration along with the key elements in each ofrenda (in Spanish). They will also compare this celebration to Halloween. 

Day of the Dead Comparison | Educator Guide & Lesson Plan

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Day of the Dead Comparison | Pre-Visit Activity

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Day of the Dead Comparison | Post-Visit Activity

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Day of the Dead Comparison | Scavenger Hunt

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