Chapter 1 Understanding Communities
Lesson 3 A Community in Mexico
Communities in Mexico and the United States have similarities and differences.
A World of Communities
| Urban, rural, and suburban communities in both countries. |
| All communities have things that are the same and things that are different. |
Living in Mexico City
| Anna live in Cuajimalpa, Mexico |
- suburban community near Mexico City
| Mexico City |
- largest city in Mexico
- rich past/history
- oldest city in North America
- different - special culture - is the way of life of a group of people
- different - main language - Spanish and other native languages
| Many Faces of Mexico City |
- transportation - subway
- Subway station, Pino Suarez, built on remains of an old Aztec Indian temple.
- Aztec culture is a part of Mexico's past.
- People move to Mexico City every day looking for jobs and homes; a better life. There are not enough jobs/homes so many people are poor and this is a problem Mexico City deals tries to solve.
| A Suburb Grows |
- Cuajimalpa is a rural village 14 miles from Mexico City.
- jobs - farmers, coal miners, woodcutters
- Cuajimlpa is changing; new homes and building being built on farm land... becoming a suburban community.
- More people living outside of Mexico City travel to city for jobs creating increased traffic problems.
| Communities Change |
- Cuajimalpa is blend of old and new; old market place/modern supermarkets.
- old residents / new neighbors moving to Cuajimalpa
- National Park - land set aside by a government for all people to enjoy. Its a large pine -tree forest.
- As the cities grow air pollution is a concern. People can use their cars less to help make their community a better place.
Web sites of interest:
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All About Mexico City - A Complete City Guide to Mexico City.
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