Weisenberg Elementary 1 st Grade World’s Fair

Weisenberg Elementary 1st Grade World’s Fair

Week 5:

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

“God’s Eye” Craft

• The Huichol Indians of Mexico weave brightly colored yarn on a simple frame of crossed sticks to make a design called "Ojo de Dios" or "Eye of God".

• They were made to be placed on an altar so that the gods could watch over the praying people and protect them.

• They are now sold in markets, reminding us that God looks with love on people everywhere.

A Few Things About a Child’s Experience in Mexico

• Kids enjoy the same type of toys and games as you – puzzles and bingo being popular

• Kids enjoy painting ceramics

• Jumping rope at school recess is big!

• Lots of fresh fruit and fruit juices are always available

• Chocolate is a popular breakfast food!

Garatachea to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Our Trip

• We depart from Mexico City

• 337 miles traveled

• Northwest

• Travel is 2 hours and 15 minutes

• Round trip ticket costs about $350

The Beach!

• Mexico is known for miles of beaches

• The sand and water is beautiful!

Photos of Cabo

Photos of Cabo

Placeswhere

they Scuba

Dive

Cabo San Lucas Bay

Time to Relax!!

Crashing Waves

Beach Vendors

Whitetip Reef Shark

Hammerhead Shark

Moorish Idol

The Beach at Sunset

Resources• http://www.amigosdelmar.com/scuba-diving-dive-gallery.html• Book: Papagayo: Mischief Maker• Book: Manana Iguana