I designed this activity to bring color, culture, and fun into the classroom while also helping students practice graphing and problem-solving skills. Using a graph and coordinates, students uncover secret messages from Carmen Miranda — the Brazilian singer, dancer, and actress who made Latin American culture shine on stage and in Hollywood. As they decode each letter, students reveal cheerful and inspiring quotes like: ✔️ “The lady in the tutti-frutti hat.” ✔️ “I put Brazil on the map.” ✔️