Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: Aztecs, Maya, and Inca
Kids learn about the ancient civilizations of the Americas including the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca Empires.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Print Out for Kids: Aztec, Maya, Inca
Print out a crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Aztec, Maya, and Inca
An interactive crossword puzzle game about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca can be found on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations
A fun word search game with terms about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Maya Lin
In this student-written article, learn about artist and sculptor, Maya Lin, who designed the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial, the Civil Rights Memorial, as well as many other amazing amazing and influential architectural projects.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: Ancient Mayan Civilization Art & Culture
Looks at the art and culture of the Maya civilization including history, forms of art, recent discoveries, and some art lessons. There is also a lengthy list of web resource links.
Other
Mc Clung Museum: Maya: Portraits of a People
Gives a short but concise summary of the Mayan civilization along with a timeline and pictures. Can serve as a good introduction to the Mayans. Map of the region is also available.
Read Works
Read Works: Mystery of the Mayas
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a Mayan pyramid found in Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Conception of the Buddha to Be in Queen Maya's Dream
View an example of a frieze that would have decorated the wall of a Buddhist monument or monastic building. These images told a story to worshipers, essentially reminding them of key moments in the life of the Buddha. This frieze shows...
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: The Ancient Maya: A Commercial Empire
This article discusses the implications of trade and commerce during the Mayan Period. The principles of resource allocation and specialization are discussed. (Published January 1, 2006)
Read Works
Read Works: The Dawn of the Mayas
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the discovery of the Mayan ruins in Guatemala. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and...
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: The Classes of the Maya Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over the Mayan social classes, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
University at Buffalo
Maya Angelou Biography, Bibliography, Photo
This site offers a biography and a bibliography on Maya Angelou. Pictures are also on the site.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maya Angelou
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia on Maya Angelou discusses her careers in literature, activism, and screen, and lists her many accomplishments in these areas. Links are also provided for additional information.
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Maya Angelou Biography and Several Photos
This site contains a biography and several pictures of Maya Angelou.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maya Architecture
This article covers Mayan urban design, types of structures and building processes.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maya Religion
The structure of Mayan religion is outlined, covering beliefs, the priesthood, rituals, sacrifice, gods, etc.
Other
Authentic Maya: Maya Culture
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
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Personal: Rubbings of the Maya Sculpture
This personal site provides a large collection of rubbings taken from Mayan stelae, etc. Great primary source.
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Mythology of the Mayas
This article from the Windows to the Universe gives information on Mayan myths related to the Earth, rain, the Moon, Venus, Mars, and the Milky Way. There are illustrations and explanations of vocabulary. Choose from beginner to advanced...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Collapse: The Maya
Captivating site containing information about the collapse of civilizations. It explores the needs and characteristics of a healthy civilization that must be maintained in order to avoid collapse.
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayas the Mayans
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the Mayan civilization. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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