Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Ofrendas Lesson 4

Updated Jul 20, 2022

Educators Grades Sixth – Eighth Grades Ninth – Twelfth World Languages Special Exhibition Lesson Plans

Students will learn about Día de Muertos in Mexico and the United States. They will learn the altar elements, history, tradition, concept of death, and its significance/relevance in Mexico’s past and today. 

Ofrenda altars on display at the DIA

Students will learn about Día de Muertos in Mexico and the United States. They will learn the altar elements, history, tradition, concept of death, and its significance/relevance in Mexico’s past and today. 

Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Educator Guide & Lesson Plan

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Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Altar Rubric

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Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Razones

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Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Pre-Visit Article & Drawings

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Día de Muertos, Past and Today | Pre-Visit Article & Drawings/Teacher Copy

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Ofrenda altars set up in the DIA galleries for the 2023 installation of Ofrendas: Celebrating el Dia de Muertos.
Exhibition

Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2023

September 23 – November 5, 2023

In the Museum
One room of the 2022 Ofrendas exhibition, featuring five Ofrendas altars
Exhibition

Ofrendas: Celebrating el Día de Muertos 2022

September 24 – November 6, 2022