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