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Ynés Mexía: Accomplished Latina Botanist

Portrait of Ynés Mexía by artist Amelie Chabannes.

Grade Level Grades 6-12
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Learn about the life and scientific achievements of botanist, explorer and environmentalist Ynés Mexía, in this digital short from Unladylike2020. Using video, discussion questions, classroom activities, and teaching tips, students learn about the historical period in which Mexía lived and her impact on science and the environmental movement.

UNLADYLIKE2020 is a production of Unladylike Productions in association with THIRTEEN’s American Masters. UNLADYLIKE2020's collection of educational resources was created by The WNET Group’s Kids Media & Education Department with funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

More information and resources available at: https://unladylike2020.com/ and https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/collection/unladylike2020/

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Ynés Mexía Lesson Plan.pdf

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May 21, 2021
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Loggers Among the Redwoods.pdf

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May 21, 2021
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Ynés Mexía's Drawings and Field Notes.pdf

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May 21, 2021
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Copy of Ynes Mexia_Recursos Educativos .docx

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March 16, 2022
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Ynes Mexia_Taladores de secuoyas.docx

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March 16, 2022
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Ynés Mexía_Dibujos y notas de campo.docx

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March 16, 2022
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Ynés Mexía: Mexican-American Botanist and Adventurer | Unladylike2020 | American Masters | PBS
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