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The Americas and Time Keeping: Crash Course History of Science #5

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Time, time, time ... see how it shaped an entire culture! Science scholars discover the mysteries of the Mayan and Incan cultures during the fifth video in a History of Science series. The narrator shows how these time keepers developed a calendar system that spanned millions of years, as well as their contributions to astronomy, agriculture, and hydrology.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
time, mayan culture, the mayans, mesoamerica, types of writing, venus, calendar math, world religions, the sun, the moon, eclipses, animals, farming, irrigation, deforestation, spanish exploration, medicine, the incas
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science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Make the video an interesting opener for a lesson about the relationship between heavenly bodies and timekeeping
  • Have time for more about the Mayan prophesies? Take learning further with a documentary
Classroom Considerations
  • The complex calendar system can be a little confusing; show some examples
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Mayan mysteries, many of which are still unsolved, are captivating and engaging
  • The resource illustrates significant contributions to scientific progress throughout the Americas
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2