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Handout
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Danzantes of Building L at Monte Alban

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent descriptions of Monte Alban and the Danzantes wall. Report specifies Olmec presence in area as well.
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Oaxaca, Mexico People and Ethnic Groups

For Students 9th - 10th
The state of Oaxaca has a very diverse population. Its 3.3 million people are made up of descendents from 15 different groups including the Zapotec, Mixtec, Chatino, Trique and Mixe peoples. This site provides a description of those 5...
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Handout
Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Periods of Civilization in Mesoamerica 300 900 Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
Details Teotihuacan, Cholula, and Monte Alban as the foremost Mayan centers. Be sure to see the timeline that places developments in Mesoamerica with developments in other parts of the world.
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Website
Other

Oaxaca's Tourist Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
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Website
Other

Oaxaca's Tourist Guide: Bienvenidos a Oaxaca

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers fairly detailed information on the history of the state, natural and cultural attractions, indigenous peoples, and tourist services.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Up Close With a Zapotec Urn

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks reading from the American Museum of Natural Anthropology's website called OLogy provides a curator's interview with an Zapotec urn. Visual cues are provided to support the passage, and...
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Other

Mesoweb: Mesoamerican Time Line

For Students 9th - 10th
Mesoweb provides a timeline that shows which cultures existed when in Mesoamerica and where.