Instructional Video9:31
Weird History

Life For The Average Mayan

12th - Higher Ed
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans. From...
Instructional Video5:14
Wonderscape

Exploring Daily Life in Ancient Mayan Civilization

K - 5th
This video provides a detailed overview of daily life in ancient Mayan civilization. It explores the origins of the Maya, their agricultural practices, societal structure, religious beliefs, and recreational activities. The video...
Instructional Video5:56
Curated Video

Exploring Belize: From Ancient Mayan Ruins to the Great Blue Hole

6th - Higher Ed
South America:We’re going to South America to see one of the largest cenotes in the world. This Great Blue Hole is part of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System. We’ll know the ruins of the monuments of the ancient Mayan civilization...
Instructional Video9:31
Weird History

What Life Was Like as a Mayan

12th - Higher Ed
You may have scrolled past one of their haunting, crumbling pyramids in the background of your well-traveled friend's Instagram posts. But chances are, you have no idea what everyday life was really like for the ancient Mayans.
Instructional Video1:10
Next Animation Studio

Ancient enemy built big neighborhood in Mayan city

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers used laser technology to scan a hill next to an ancient Mayan city and were shocked to find the hill was actually ruins of structures from a different civilization.
Instructional Video11:31
SciShow

5 Ancient Structures with Amazing Acoustics

12th - Higher Ed
Many ancient sites had some truly amazing effects on sound waves, suggesting that early cultures may have built spaces to evoke certain sensation. And by studying the acoustics of these structures, we can learn new things about the...
Instructional Video9:43
The Viral Fever

Mayan Garden, Mexico: Ancient Mayan Forest Gardens

12th - Higher Ed
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 2/2: This video explores the sustainable agricultural practices of the Mayan descendants in Central America, specifically their use of the Milpas system to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash. It also delves...
Instructional Video1:14
Next Animation Studio

Archeologists complete first ever LIDAR survey of ancient Mayan highway

12th - Higher Ed
Archeologists have used laser scanning to chart an ancient 100 km-long Mayan highway built 13 centuries ago.
Instructional Video6:18
Curated Video

Exploring the Ancient Ruins and Natural Wonders of the Yucatan Peninsula

6th - Higher Ed
Yucatan, Mexico:"We head to Yucatan, the land where the ancient Mayans flourished to visit its majestic pyramids and discover this ancient civilization."
Instructional Video7:32
Bedtime History

The History of Chocolate: Ancient Delicacy to Modern Treat

K - 12th
Ever wonder where chocolate comes from? Take a tasty journey through time to discover the history of chocolate! It all began thousands of years ago with the ancient Maya and Aztec people, who made a special drink from cacao beans. Later,...
Instructional Video4:16
Learning Mole

Ancient Inventions

Pre-K - 12th
This video explores five fun facts about Ancient Inventions.
Instructional Video15:03
Free School

Exploring Maya Civilization for Kids: Ancient Mayan Culture Documentary for Children - FreeSchool

K - 9th
The Maya culture was one of the most powerful and longest lasting civilizations in the history of the world. For thousands of years, they dominated the Yucatán peninsula in Central America. The Maya were fierce warriors who practiced...
Instructional Video1:47
60 Second Histories

Who were the Ancient Maya?

K - 5th
This short video gives an overview of the Maya people: where they originated and where they lived.
Instructional Video1:52
60 Second Histories

What happened to the Ancient Maya?

K - 5th
An explorer discusses some of the reasons why the Maya civilization may have disappeared
Instructional Video3:01
Curated Video

Drone Views Of Guatemala: From Antigua to Ancient Tikal

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Fly over the stunning landscapes of Guatemala and take in the beautiful views from above. This captivating drone footage reveals the ancient ruins of Tikal, the vibrant streets of Antigua, and the serene beauty of the mountains and...
Instructional Video5:28
Curated Video

Tikal: Mayan Ruins, Spanish Colonization, and Guatemalan Coffee

6th - Higher Ed
Exploring Guatemala's Mayan Heritage:Embark on an adventure through the lush forests of Guatemala as we journey to the ancient Mayan temples. Prepare to uncover the secrets of tombs and explore the remnants of an ancient city, where...
Instructional Video1:46
60 Second Histories

Maya hieroglyphs

K - 5th
An explorer looks at the Ancient Maya form of writing, the hieroglyphs and a mention of the Dresden Codex
Instructional Video1:49
60 Second Histories

Maya building techniques

K - 5th
This short video explains some of the building techniques and the tools the Ancient Maya used
Instructional Video1:52
60 Second Histories

Maya mathematics

K - 5th
This short video takes a brief look at the Ancient Maya numbering system which was based on 20 rather than 10 like ours is now.
Instructional Video3:41
Curated Video

Mayan Hieroglyphs for Kids

K - 5th
In this video, you’ll learn about Mayan hieroglyphics—an ancient writing system used by the Maya people. The Maya lived long ago in parts of Mexico and Central America. They built big cities, pyramids, and were great at math and science....
Instructional Video2:00
60 Second Histories

Ancient Maya food

K - 5th
A Maya woman describes the crops they grow and the food they eat.
Podcast4:14
Bedtime History

The History of Chocolate

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Chocolate is not just a delicious treat, but a relic of the ancient Mesoamerican civilizations where it was first developed. Early indigenous groups ground dried cacao beans into powder to mix with water. Some believed chocolate was a...
Instructional Video7:44
Curated Video

History of Chocolate For Kids | Bedtime History

K - 5th
Learn about the amazing history of chocolate. From the cacao bean used by the ancient Olmecs in Mesoamerica to the mass production of chocolate bars by modern companies like Hershey, learn how we came to enjoy one of the world's most...
Instructional Video9:30
The Viral Fever

Mayan Garden, Mexico: Mayan Conservation Efforts

12th - Higher Ed
Mayan Garden, Mexico part 1/2: This video explores the relationship between the ancient Maya civilization and the tropical rainforest they inhabited, as well as how their conservation practices have been passed down through generations....

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