Sacred Skulls, Dia de los Muertos

Let's share this beloved Mexican holiday with our students by decorating sugar skulls! Many people of Mexican heritage make these sugar skulls to remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away.

Students can use the Keynote template to design a sugar skull that utilizes symmetry. Then students can record audio explaining whose life their sugar skull design honors.

“This joyful holiday—which celebrates life more than death—dates back to pre-Hispanic Mexico.” - Edutopia 

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October 18, 2023

This is such a creative activity! I love that you have included tips on how to use the tools to ensure the decorations are applied symmetrically too. It’s an activity that is fun, promotes appreciation of culture and tradition, and teaches technology skills all at the same time.

October 30, 2023

Thank you for this feedback, Donald! It means a lot coming from you!

October 19, 2023

Thank you so much for creating this resource. Such a creative activity that I know students at my school will love. I will be sharing this with the teacher in my district.

October 30, 2023

Thank you so much, Michael! This project is near and dear to my heart!

October 19, 2023

I love this activity! Thank you for sharing the information about sugar skulls. This would be a great activity to do with students for Hispanic Heritage Month. I will share the skulls my students create with you :)

October 30, 2023

Thanks so much, Jill! You don't know how many times I looked at Comic Creations for inspiration!

November 03, 2023

I love seeing on Twitter/X all of the people that have used your resource. I shared it with my district and I know the the teachers loved it. Thank you again for making such an awesome resource that can be used for years to come.

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