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Native American Groups
These slides are attractively designed but some contain a lot of text. Cherokee, Creek, Chickasaw, Aztec, Mayan, Olmec, and Mississippi Mound Builders are the pre-colonial Native American groups detailed in this PowerPoint....
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The Mother Culture of Mexico: The Olmecs
Sixth graders study the Olmec civilization. They develop a map of Mexico and a map of the area of the Olmec civilization. They research Olmec art, religion, and architecture. They construct Olmec symbols including giant heads, altars,...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Soconusco Formative Project (2000)
Excavation at this site indicates no other occupation after Middle Formative period, a fact that will drive research in this area. Site includes photographs of artifacts as they are found.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Bitumen Sourcing in the Olmec Region (2004)
Study suggests that chemical studies on bitumen (hydrocarbon material) is a feasible method of studying inter-regional trade and social networks. Includes a chart defining archaeological phases of the Olmec Culture.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Olmec Civilization at San Andres, Tabasco, Mx
A significant part of the research is a form of early writing. La Venta's hierarchy is defined by artifacts found during excavations.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: John Pohl's Mesoamerica
Comprehensive overview of Mesoamerica includes an introduction of the term Mesoamerica, the human populations and the region covered, a chronology including the PreClassic, Classic and PostClassic periods, and art and writing in ancient...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Dating Cholula, Mexico (2003)
Researchers infer that Cholula construction may have begun at the same time as Great Pyramid in Teotihuacan. Readers are able to download the PDF file.
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Mesoweb: An Exploration of Mesoamerican Cultures
An Exploration of Mesoamerican Cultures and Art is a database of many resources, publications, books, and articles. Click Search and enter the topic. Click Resources for archaeological sites and monuments such as Chichen Itza and Cacaxtla.
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Americas
After reading this section, students will be able to locate on a map the major American civilizations before the arrival of the Spanish, discuss the cultural achievements of these civilizations and also the differences and similarities...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 4: El Cuerpo
In this fourth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about and present information about the art, music, and literature of a Spanish-speaking country in Central America or the Caribbean. They also develop vocabulary...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Archaeological Investigations at Medias Aguas, Veracruz
Excavations at Medias Aguas show a variety of architectural characteristics. The site may have been used as a funerary.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Mesoamerican Studies
The Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies Site contains the work of a few archeologists and an extensive bibliography page.
Mex Connect
Mexico Connect: Pre Classic Period of the Olmecs
The Formative Period (1500 BCE-300 CE) of Mesoamerican culture is surveyed with an overview of the Olmec culture. Includes discussion of Olmec stone head sculpture, art, building, writing, and other achievements.
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Mesoweb: Olmec Discovery at Zazacatla
Report describing the discovery and excavation of an Olmec site at Zazacatla, Mexico.
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Ancient American Civilizations: Mesoamerica
This resource gives an overview of the beginnings of Mesoamerican civilization. The sections about the Olmec are "Early Preclassic" and "Middle Preclassic." Includes information about the raw materials and the luxury items used by the...
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Cultures of Mesoamerica: Olmec
Short article describing Olmec civilization as an Early Formative culture that made the transition from dispersed farming to village settlement. A discussion earthworks and links to pictures of artifacts are available. See "Gallery."
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Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: Gulf Coast Area
The map here shows the Gulf Coast area of Mexico and the locations of modern and ancient cities and towns, including Olmec sites.
PBS
Pbs: The Rest of the World in Time of Classical Greece
A summary of what was happening in other world cultures during the Classical period in ancient Greece.
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Mesoweb: Mesoamerican Time Line
Mesoweb provides a timeline that shows which cultures existed when in Mesoamerica and where.
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Life and Death in Ancient Mexico
This site describes the religious beliefs of the Olmecs and other ancient Mexicans, especially in regard to life and death, using artifacts and myths.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Ancient Meso America
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is an overview of Ancient Meso-America. Students will learn about the geography, first civilizations including the Olmec and Maya and their political, economic and social structures.
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Mesoweb: Olmec Discovery at Zazacatla
Report describing the discovery and excavation of an Olmec site at Zazacatla, Mexico.
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Mesoweb: Olmec Discovery at Zazacatla
Report describing the discovery and excavation of an Olmec site at Zazacatla, Mexico.