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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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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Tom Swift in the Land of Wonders by Victor Appleton

For Students 4th - 8th
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift and the Land of Wonder, an adventure multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character seeks...
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Other

Maya Architecture: Evolution, Structure and Diversity of a Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive look at Mayan architecture with many diagrams and photos.
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Handout
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Mythology of the Mayas

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the Windows to the Universe gives information on Mayan myths related to the Earth, rain, the Moon, Venus, Mars, and the Milky Way. There are illustrations and explanations of vocabulary. Choose from beginner to advanced...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Yaxchilan Lintels 24 & 25 From Structure 23 & Structures 33 & 40

For Students 9th - 10th
Yaxchilan is host to an impressive number of structures and monuments-over 100-and is especially famous for its high-quality relief carvings. Specifically the lintels exemplify the skilled carving of Maya artists at Yaxchilan-and the...
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Lesson Plan
Science Museum of Minnesota

Science Museum of Minnesota: Maya Adventure

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This museum site brings you lessons having to do with Mayan culture.
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...
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Interactive
Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: K'iche' Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Discover the Mayan language of Guatemala, K'iche', with the help of these vocabulary builders.
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Other

Authentic Maya: Maya Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of ancient Mayan culture in Guatemala touching on topics such as mythology, medicine, warfare, etc. There are numerous links in the article to photos, video, etc.
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Other

Maya Ruins

For Students 9th - 10th
Based on a location map, this site gives you information and images of Mayan archaeological sites. There is also a time line of architectural styles that links to the sites of each style.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Mystery of the Mayas

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a Mayan pyramid found in Mexico. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: The Classes of the Maya Quiz

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over the Mayan social classes, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
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Encyclopedia Mythica

Encylopedia Mythica: Folktales From Many Lands

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a Mayan folktale about how the sun and moon were created, a Russian tale about how a farm boy becomes a prince, a Scandinavian tale about how Winter captured Spring, or a Blackfoot Indian story about learning from buffalo. More than...
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Other

Mundo Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Mayan culture with this comprehensive site. Learn about their history, culture and geography. Includes a large number of pictures.
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Primary
Other

Maya Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a collection of Maya stories and myths which can be used as primary sources.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: Unmasking the Maya: Story of Sna Jtz'ibajom

For Students 9th - 10th
This Smithsonian website looks at the Maya of today in the Chiapas region of Mexico with a brief overview of their history.
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Handout
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Realities of Looting in El Peten, Guatamala (1996)

For Students 9th - 10th
Study investigates the reasons and problems related to looting in areas of archaeological importance.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Cancuen Regional Archaeological Project (2000)

For Students 9th - 10th
Preliminary study indicates temple pyramids were built when natural mountains were not present in the geography of the area. Text is available in Spanish.
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Graphic
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Chichen Itza:the Palace of the Sculptured Columns (1996)

For Students 9th - 10th
Color images of the Palace of Sculptured Columns at Chichen Itza and the Osario (High Priest's Grave).
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Foothill Settlement and Urban Planning at Copan (2000)

For Students 9th - 10th
Preliminary study found indications of human offering.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Architectural Development of Structure at Nakbe, Peten

For Students 9th - 10th
Study investigates the sequence in construction of building at Nakbe, Peten, Guatemala. Details include dimensions of steps and structures.
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Handout
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Proyecto Santa Barbara, Yucatan, Mx (2001)

For Students 9th - 10th
Structures documented indicate Puuc style architecture.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Itzamna

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica gives a rather brief biography of Itzamna. The site speaks of how he became the founder of the Mayan Culture.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Tortuguero Box

For Students 9th - 10th
With the help of computer technology you can virtually explore this wooden box artifact from all sides. Also see a gallery of other Mayan art.

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