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Mesoamerica
Students demonstrate knowledge of early Middle American civilizations. They study Mesoamerican i religions, governments, and achievements. They identify geographies of North and South America.
Curated OER
Personal Clay Box
Seventh graders discover how to assemble and finish a lidded box-like form from slabs of clay between soft and leather hard. They gain an appreciation for ceramic art.
Curated OER
Expressive Linear Sculpture
Students develop skill in utilizing line in a 3 dimensional context. They explore a variety of techniques for mounting sculptures to a base.
Curated OER
Egyptian Inspiration Web
Students conduct Internet research to discover information about scientific, technological, cultural and intellectual achievements in Egypt, along with Egyptian family life. Students create Inspiration webs of their findings.
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.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Architectural Restoration Criteria in the Mayan Area
Restoration of Mayan sites is a controversial subject. Document offers guidelines for the restoration of excavated areas for the purpose of tourism. The author reports problems in the rebuilding and restoration of famous sites such as...
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans: The Mayans
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares facts about the Mayan civilizations. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills. Opportunities for vocabulary acquisition are also included....
Science Museum of Minnesota
The Temples of Tikal
This site provides various pictures of the numerous temples in the Mayan city of Tikal.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: The Piedras Negras Project (2000)
Many details of the excavation processes at Piedras Negras allow researchers to write a probable history of the Mayan peoples who lived at this site until the time of its collapse.
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Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Glyphs
Wesleyan University presents the information on glyphs from the Mayan ruins at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
BBC
Bbc: Excavations and Techniques: Naachtun: A Lost City of the Maya
An Indiana Jones type of adventure. Imagine a lost city deep in the jungles! Site provides information on the Mayan city of Naachtun and the culture of the Mayan.
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Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Home
Wesleyan University presents the introduction to the site "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque". Here the Mayan ruins which are the Palenque archeological site are introduced.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Cracking the Mayan Code
Discusses the Maya system of hieroglyphic writing. It was viewed by Spanish invaders as the work of the devil and most of the written materials were destroyed under the orders of a Spanish priest whose goal was to convert the Mayans to...
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)
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: The Glyphic Corpus From Ek' Balam (2002)
Offers translations of hieroglyphs, and therefore history, of the Mayan dynasties and rulers at Ek' Balum in Yucatan, Mexico.
PBS
Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
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Mayan Kids
A site designed specifically for grade school students that provides information and illustrations about the Mayan culture. Includes clickable map with information on specific Mayan ruins.
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Houghton Mifflin: Mayan Mathematics
This site explains the mathematical system of the Mayans. It gives the represenation they used for numbers and how they did addition and subtraction.
United Nations
Unesco: The Prehispanic Town of Uxmal
Brief historical description of the Mayan city of Uxmal with photos and conservation requirements.
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Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Structures
Wesleyan University presents the information on the structures of the Mayan ruins at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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Wesleyan University: Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque Rituals
Wesleyan University presents the information on the rituals of the Mayans at Palenque from the on-line exhibit "Unaahil B'aak: The Temples of Palenque".
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Mayan Culture: Maya Weavers
Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.
Archaeological Institute of America
Archaeology: Diving With the Dead
Follow a team of divers as they explore the famous cenotes of the Yucatan peninsula. These cenotes hold secrets of Mayan culture still waiting to be told.
Yale University
Yale the Maya Culture of Mesoamerica
This lesson unit on Mayan culture focuses on Mayan art. It can be adapted to various grades and features classroom activities, student resources, a bibliography, and the like.
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