What is the currency called that is used in
Mexico?
Trivia:Monday, February 9th 2015
Trivia Answer:
The Peso 1 Mexican Peso equals 0.075 US Dollar
MEXICO : MOVEMENT
DESCRIBE WHY PEOPLE MOVE FROM RURAL MEXICO TO URBAN AREAS, SUCH AS
MEXICO CITY, AND THE PROBLEMS THAT OCCUR.
MexicoPopulation:120.28 millionGovernment: Federal republicMain Industry: Food and beverages (soft
drinks)Language: SpanishGDP per capita: $15,600Religion: 83% CatholicMajor Landmarks/People: Chichen Itza,
Frida Kahlo, and Montezuma.
Vocabulary : Campesinos Campesinos – people living and working in
rural farm areas.
Diego Rivera – The Flower Carrier
Guanajuato
Population Year Total
PopulationUrban (%)
Rural (%)
1995 93,986,000 71 29
2014 120,280,000 78 22
On your paper…What patterns of population movement do we see in Mexico and why? (Highlight in the text where you find why)
Housing in the City
Squatter : Someone who settles or lives on
someone else’s land without their permission.
Work and School
Life in Rural MexicoMigrant farm workers travel from one area to another picking the crops that are in season of rich landowners. They do not own land.
Turn and Talk: Make a prediction
What problems might occur as people move into the city?
Mexico City: A Mega City
The Aztecs built Tenochitilan, now Mexico City.
How does it compare to Chicago?
Pollution in Mexico CityMexico City ranks among the top 10 most
polluted cities in world.
Driving Restrictions in Mexico City
Monday: no driving if license plate ends with 5 or 6.Tuesday: no driving if license plate ends with 7 or 8.Wednesday: no driving if license plate ends with 3 or 4.Thursday: no driving if license plate ends with 1 or 2.Friday: no driving if license plate ends with 9, 0 or a letter.Saturday and Sunday: All vehicles may be driven.
Remember the goal for today…
We are going to use the idea of Cause and Effect to review and check for understanding.I will tell you a cause and you tell me
what effect that had, or vise-vera.
Use your text to help answer!
CAUSE EFFECT
Mexicans living in rural areas do not have enough work on the farms.
CAUSE EFFECT
Mexicans living in rural areas do not have enough work on the farms.
They move to urban areas, such as Mexico City, to find jobs.
CAUSE EFFECT
Many people come to Mexico City with little to no money.
CAUSE EFFECT
Many people come to Mexico City with little to no money.
Many are forced to become squatters and live on other peoples’ property.
CAUSE EFFECT
Mexico City has become one of the most polluted cities in the world
CAUSE EFFECT
Mexico City has become one of the most polluted cities in the world
Many people drive to work and many factories are running in the city. The mountains block the wind.
HomeworkAnswer two questions on the bottom of the reading for tomorrow