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Scholastic

Scholastic Internet Field Trip: Calendars & Time Measure

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Study the math and history involved in the development of the 12 month calendar. There are lots of links to informative time and calendar websites to assist you.
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Other

Mayan Monuments and Rubbings

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos and rubbings from Mayan stone calendars and standing stones (stelae) that could be used as primary sources for a unit on Mayan history.
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Other

Maya World Studies Center: Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
A site which gives some information on Mayan history and culture including discussion about the calendar.
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: The Maya Civilization and Cities: A Resource Page

For Students 9th - 10th
The Maya series of articles consists of a map, Maya civilization timeline, cities, numerals and calendar, historical conflicts, and trade and commerce. Articles are written by Luis Dumois, a student of Mayan civilization. Galleries of...
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Curated OER

Calendar Cycle

For Students 9th - 10th
While brief, this simple explanation of the Mayan calendar may clarify for some how its two cycles work together.
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Fundación Cientec

Modelos Matematicos Del Cosmos De Los Indigenas Mayas Precolombinos

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explains the Mathematical models used by the Mayan. You can see the traditional designs that Indians were using in their paintings and ceramic in the search for their calendars, their models of the cosmos and their mathematical...
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Curated OER

Mayan Monuments and Rubbings

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of photos and rubbings from Mayan stone calendars and standing stones (stelae) that could be used as primary sources for a unit on Mayan history.