Young scholars investigate the early Mayan Calendar. In this algebra instructional activity, students combine three different disciplines to study and review the effect that Mayan calendar had. They investigate multiples and smallest...

Students analyze the Mayan calendar and define its meaning. In this algebra lesson, students explain what the Mayan calendar means and how it works. They define the symbols and recreate a simplified version of the Mayan calendar.

The ancient Mayans had a complex calendar and number system with a rich history. In fact, the date 12/21/2012 was the center of much controversy as to whether or not it was the end of time. It wasn't the end of time, but...