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Mesoamerica: The History of Central America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write essays...
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Mesoamerica: The History of Central America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the life of a powerful woman of the Maya Empire. They analyze the role of women in Maya society and compare them to powerful women of today in an essay.
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Where is Mesoamerica?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students create a map of Mesoamerica using construction paper, clay or by drawing it.  In this World Geography lesson, students determine the location of Mesoamerica, make a map, then present their map to their class.
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East to West: Africa's Influence on Mexico

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Your historians and social anthropologists study the relationship between peoples of ancient Africa and ancient Mesoamerica. They relate in written or verbal form the African presence in the ancient Americas. They create their own...
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THE MESOAMERICAN MYSTIQUE

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students research, archeology, historical videos, and travel highlights in the northern region of Central America. They identify the various archaeological / historical sites along with a date of probable existence and the title of the...
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Me Oh Maya

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students compare basketball to Mayan ring-ball. They write a newspaper article that may have been published during Mayan times.
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Mesoamerican Codex Books

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use visual art as a form of communication as they create a codex book based on their knowledge of Mesoamericans.
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Aztec and Mayan Mythology

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders write myths to show tolerance in creation. They read from both the Aztec and Mayan eras and develop an understanding of the similarities and differences of these two closely related cultures. They track the travels of...
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Anasazi/Mesoamerican/Andean: Time and Cultural Passages

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders role play the position of someone in one of six different civilization groups. They research the group's development, advancement and fall of their civilization. They create a presentation to share the information with...

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