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Mayan Calendar
Students investigate the early Mayan Calendar. In this algebra instructional activity, students combine three different disciplines to study and review the effect that Mayan calendar had. They investigate multiples and smallest common...
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Happy 14th B’ak’tun, the start of the next Great Mayan cycle
The ancient Mayans had a complex calendar and number system with a rich history. In fact, the date 12/21/2012 was the center of much controversy as to whether or not it was the end of time. It wasn't the end of time, but...
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Lost King of the Maya
Young scholars are introduced to the Mayan Long Count calendar system. They work in groups to calculate the date of their birth and use the calendar to determine important Mayan dates.
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Cracking the Maya Code
Students analyze the meaning of Maya glyphs. For this Mayan communication lesson, students use Mayan symbols to calculate their birthdates according to Maya Long Count.