Core Knowledge Foundation
Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
A 10-lesson unit explores the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Over the course of two weeks, scholars read nonfiction excerpts, discuss their findings, and complete activities. An assessment equipped with multiple choice and matching...
Center for History Education
Guatemalan Coup of 1954: How Did the Cold War Influence American Foreign Policy Decisions?
Was it all about the bananas—or the fear of a communist threat? Young historians use a history lab to examine documents from the American-led 1954 Guatemalan coup. Using graphics, government documents, and speeches, they examine the...
Smithsonian Institution
Ceramica de los Ancestros
Scholars join a field expedition team to unearth a plethora of treasures from Central America. Artifacts listed in alphabetical order come with an informational blurb and a picture designed for participants to color. Activity pages...
Curated OER
El Mundo Hispano
Welcome to the Spanish-speaking world! Show your learners which countries declare Spanish as their primary language. Included are maps and flags for each Hispanophone country.
Stanford University
Cold War in Guatemala
Students investigate the Cold War and why it was fought in Guatemala. In this Cold War lesson, students analyze documents from the CIA and textbooks then discuss. Students work in pairs to answer questions and fill out graphic organizers.
Curated OER
Searching for Meanings Benath the Surface of the Poem
Students read "Soccer Until Dusk". As a class, they discuss the various settings and actions in the poem and discuss the life in Guatemala and compare it with the United States. To end the instructional activity, they complete a...
Curated OER
Appreciating Diversity: A Multicultural Lesson Based on the Traditional Clothing of the Maya
Students compare the traditional Mayan clothing to their everyday clothing. In this multicultural appreciation lesson, students look at images of traditional Mayan clothing and discuss its importance.
Curated OER
Suffer the Little Children
Students explore, examine and study about and respond to the issues of child labor workers in Guatemala by reading and discussing the article, "Bush to Press Free Trade in a Place Where Young Children Still Cut the Cane." They write an...
Curated OER
Visual Elements in the Giant Kites of Guatemala: Shape, Rhythm, and Color
Students view pictures of and discuss geometric shapes included in kites from Guatemala. They discuss the repetition of shapes and how that creates a motif. Students draw three concentric arches across their paper. They create a design...
Curated OER
Guatemala
Fifth graders explore what types of projects the Peace Corp is doing to help Guatemala.
Curated OER
The Achievements and Challenges of Guatemala
Students research the Mayan number and calendar system. They translate a variety of math problems from base-10 Arabic numbers into a base-20 Mayan representation. They discuss current challenges faced by the people in today's Guatemala.
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: Guatemala: Maya Movement at the Political Crossroads
The Maya in Guatemala are becoming more politically involved in government. This issue explains why, and discusses the results of such a step.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Guatemala
Learn about religion in Guatemala, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Guatemala
Wikipedia furnishes useful information about the Central American country of Guatemala. Content includes history, politics, geography, economy, culture, maps, and so on.
Other
Arte Maya Tz'utuhil
This web-site, available in both Spanish and English, is based on the presentation of contemporary Mayan artists of Guatemala. With information and images this is a great contemporary Mayan art resource.
Other
Spanish Abroad, Inc.
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
Other
Aide Au Voyage
This a great French site to consult before you leave for a trip. Be sure to check out "avant partir," "tous sur les sous," sous," sac sac dos," dos," and trucs." trucs."
Other
Multicultural Literature for Children: Abuela's Weave
This lesson plan is perfect in an ESL classroom. "Abuela's Weave" is the story of a young girl from Guatemala and the beautiful tapestry she creates. Includes prereading questions, vocabulary, and activities to integrate into other...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: A Human Rights Breakthrough in Guatemala
Smithsonian writer Julian Smith discusses the discovery of the Guatemalan National Police force's archives and the implications of this discovery for human rights issues in Guatemala. (October 2009)
Other
Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Guatemala
Learn about core health indicators in Guatemala in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current.
Other
Tamarindo.com: Tamarindo Bay, Guanacaste Province
This page is the index page (homepage) for Tamarindo.com, a Web which provides information aobut the Tamarindo Bay region (Playa Tamarindo and Playa Grande), located in the Province of Guanacaste. There are links and photos.
Other
Amnesty International: Guatemala
This site provides links to news articles and reports concerning human rights issues in Guatemala.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Cold War
[Free Registration/Login Required] A comprehensive social studies unit honing in on the Cold War. Students will rely on various resources covering topics like the Cuban Missile Crisis, Truman and MacArthur, and the Korean War, to analyze...