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Ancient Africa - Coolaboo
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3 to 12
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View these resources related to Ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush. Find art, civilizations, daily life, people, geography, culture, government, and war. Under each topic are many...more
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View these resources related to Ancient Africa and the Kingdom of Kush. Find art, civilizations, daily life, people, geography, culture, government, and war. Under each topic are many resource links. The resource links include a Q&A or questions and answers at the very bottom.
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Students can compare and contrast the artworks using Figma reviewed here. Students can also create a Book Creator book reviewed here sharing the different people from Ancient Africia. Books can be created independently, or small groups could collaborate.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Social Studies for Kids: The Ancient Kingdom of Kush - David White
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3 to 8
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Share this site with your students that offers a clear overview of the Kingdom of Kush, highlighting its emergence as a significant civilization in the Nile River Valley. It discusses...more
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Share this site with your students that offers a clear overview of the Kingdom of Kush, highlighting its emergence as a significant civilization in the Nile River Valley. It discusses Kush's expansion over regions of present-day Sudan and its period of ruling Egypt for over a century. The resource is suitable for middle-grade students, offering an accessible introduction to the history and influence of Kush in ancient Africa.
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Students can compare and contrast the achievements of the Kingdom of Kush to those of another kingdom around the same period using Figma reviewed here. Students can create a 3D map of the area of the Kingdom of Kush. Finally, students can virtually visit a museum with art and artifacts from the Kingdom of Kush. Challenge your students to research a museum with the artifacts from Kush.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Kingdom of Kush Facts and Worksheets - Kidskonnect
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3 to 8
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Discover this accessible and engaging overview of this ancient African civilization for young learners. It covers Kush's origins in Nubia, its interactions with Ancient Egypt--including...more
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Discover this accessible and engaging overview of this ancient African civilization for young learners. It covers Kush's origins in Nubia, its interactions with Ancient Egypt--including periods of both conflict and cooperation--and its eventual rise to power, culminating in the Kushite pharaohs' rule over Egypt during the 25th Dynasty. The article highlights Kush's achievements in trade, ironworking, and architecture, notably the construction of pyramids at Meroe. Accompanied by printable worksheets, this resource is well-suited for upper elementary and middle school students studying ancient civilizations or African history.
tag(s): africa (162)
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Have students show what they know by creating a digital story about Kush using Sway, reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to take a virtual field trip to Africa. Students can use MyLens reviewed here to highlight important events in Kush history.
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Kush - Kids Britannica
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3 to 12
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The Britannica Kids article on the Kingdom of Kush offers a clear, student-friendly overview of this ancient African civilization. It explains how Kush, located in what is now Sudan,...more
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The Britannica Kids article on the Kingdom of Kush offers a clear, student-friendly overview of this ancient African civilization. It explains how Kush, located in what is now Sudan, began as an Egyptian colony and later rose to power, even ruling Egypt during the 700s BCE. The article highlights Kush's wealth from gold mining, agriculture, and trade, as well as its cultural blend of Egyptian and African influences. It also notes the kingdom's eventual decline after being conquered by Aksum around 350 CE. This resource is ideal for upper elementary and middle school students studying ancient civilizations or African history.
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Students can compare and contrast the ancient kingdom of Kush to another ancient civilization using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to take a virtual field trip to where the ancient kingdom of Kush was located. Students can use Time Graphics Timeline Maker reviewed here to highlight important events from the ancient kingdom of Kush.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Africa for Kids - Mr. Donn
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3 to 8
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View this site about Ancient Africa, which has links to information on Ancient Africa, Medieval African Kingdoms, stories, fables, and proverbs, religions, art, and geography. Additionally,...more
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View this site about Ancient Africa, which has links to information on Ancient Africa, Medieval African Kingdoms, stories, fables, and proverbs, religions, art, and geography. Additionally, the site contains links for lesson plans, animals, Kwanzaa, crafts, and the continent today. Don't miss the site's interactive games.
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Students can compare and contrast Ancient Africa to another ancient civilization using Figma reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to take a virtual field trip to Africa. Finally, students can use MyLens reviewed here to highlight important events in African history.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inca Letter to the Family - Louisiana Department of Education
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5 to 8
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The Louisiana Department of Education's "Unit 4: The Inca and Aztec Empires" resource provides teachers with a structured collection of activity pages, assessments, and learning materials...more
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The Louisiana Department of Education's "Unit 4: The Inca and Aztec Empires" resource provides teachers with a structured collection of activity pages, assessments, and learning materials focused on the rise, achievements, and decline of the Inca and Aztec civilizations. This PDF includes reading passages, vocabulary exercises, map activities, comprehension questions, and writing prompts to support student engagement and understanding. This resource is designed to align with curriculum standards, and is ideal for reinforcing key concepts, assessing student knowledge, and facilitating discussions on Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations.
tag(s): aztecs (10), letter writing (18), maps (224), south america (80), vocabulary (251)
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Using the reading passages and vocabulary exercises, students can create a Venn diagram on paper or online using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here comparing the Inca and Aztec civilizations. They can analyze government, religion, agriculture, achievements, and reasons for decline. Have students create a travel brochure for the Inca or Aztec civilizations, highlighting key landmarks like Tenochtitlan or Machu Picchu. Use a digital storytelling tool to create digital travel brochures using Sway, reviewed here. After students learn about Inca quipus from the resource materials, they can create their own illustrated codex to tell a short story or design a string-and-knot quipu to represent a number or message.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Couriers in the Inca Empire: Getting Your Message Across - EDSITEment
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4 to 8
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The EDSITEment lesson plan "Couriers of the Inca Empire: Getting Your Message Across" provides educators with an engaging way to teach students about the Inca Empire's communication...more
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The EDSITEment lesson plan "Couriers of the Inca Empire: Getting Your Message Across" provides educators with an engaging way to teach students about the Inca Empire's communication system. This resource explores how the chasquis (Inca messengers) used an extensive relay network and quipu (knotted cords) to transmit information across the vast empire. The lesson includes primary sources, interactive activities, and discussion prompts to help students understand the challenges of communication in a pre-modern society. It supports inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and cross-curricular connections in history, geography, and STEM.
tag(s): communication (121), inquiry (34), native americans (130), south america (80), STEM (370)
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Introduce students to quipu, the Inca system of knotted cords used for record-keeping, and then have students create quipu-inspired messages using yarn or string, encoding data such as population counts or food supplies. Set up a mock Inca relay system where students act as chasquis by dividing the class into teams and having them pass messages (written or in picture form) across the classroom or schoolyard without speaking. Use a paper map or Google My Maps, reviewed here to trace the routes the couriers would take to deliver messages.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Inka Road History Timeline - Native Knowledge 360
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6 to 12
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The Inka Road History Timeline highlights the Incan civilization via a timeline from 100 BC to 1825 AD. As you learn about the ancient civilization, maps and images are featured....more
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The Inka Road History Timeline highlights the Incan civilization via a timeline from 100 BC to 1825 AD. As you learn about the ancient civilization, maps and images are featured. To interact with the site, click on the timeline at the top. The site also pronounces some of the words from the ancient civilization.
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Students can use ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations. Have your students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit and view the land virtually now.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Inca Civilisation: Rise and Fall - Inca Trail
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6 to 12
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View this site to learn about information on the Incas' legendary and historical origins, the rise of the Inca empire, Pachacutec, Machu Picchu, and the Qhapac nan, the civil War, ...more
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View this site to learn about information on the Incas' legendary and historical origins, the rise of the Inca empire, Pachacutec, Machu Picchu, and the Qhapac nan, the civil War, the fall of the empire, and knowledge of the Incas.
tag(s): native americans (130), south america (80)
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Students can use MyLens.ai, reviewed here, to create a timeline or mindmap highlighting the critical events in Incan civilization. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other ancient cultures.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire - PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire
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6 to 12
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PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire shares information on the wealth, growth, the beginning of the end, Machu Picchu, Living at Heights, and the conquest. There is a lot of ...more
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PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire shares information on the wealth, growth, the beginning of the end, Machu Picchu, Living at Heights, and the conquest. There is a lot of reading on this site, so pair stronger readers with weaker readers.
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Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here, to highlight the important events in Incan civilization. Students can use Class Question, reviewed here, to answer questions on the Incan civilization, such as where they were located, how they began their civilization, why they ended their civilization, and what notable accomplishments/achievements they had. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Great Inca Rebellion - PBS Nova
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6 to 10
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The Great Inca Rebellion is a question-and-answer site that shares information about the Ancient Inca civilization. Some of the questions answered include: Just how big was the...more
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The Great Inca Rebellion is a question-and-answer site that shares information about the Ancient Inca civilization. Some of the questions answered include: Just how big was the empire in its heyday?, How far did it extend?, How much was the empire's rapid growth due to the exploits of a single great leader, the Alexander-the-Great-like Pachacuti?, How much of the Inca leaders' phenomenal success was due to their building on administrative and economic systems that were already in place?, and The Incas also had an elaborate food storage system. How much did that play into their success?
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Students can use Miro, reviewed here to post questions that they still have about Incan civilization. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire - History Dose
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6 to 10
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History Dose's The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire is a twenty-seven-minute YouTube video that shares the rise of the Incan empire. The video highlights the stone marvels of Machu ...more
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History Dose's The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire is a twenty-seven-minute YouTube video that shares the rise of the Incan empire. The video highlights the stone marvels of Machu Picchu and Sacsayhuaman and their immense road system.
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Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location virtually. Finally, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare Incan civilizations to other civilizations.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Time Explorers Lesson One- The Ancient Maya - Twinkl Home Educators
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5 to 12
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Twinkl Home Educators' "Time Explorers Lesson One--The Ancient Maya" is a forty-four-minute YouTube video. The video explores who the Ancient Mayans were, what their beliefs were, and...more
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Twinkl Home Educators' "Time Explorers Lesson One--The Ancient Maya" is a forty-four-minute YouTube video. The video explores who the Ancient Mayans were, what their beliefs were, and how they lived. It is recommended that you have an atlas and a copy of the Activity Sheet Maya Map, which you will find in the planning pack linked below the video. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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Students can complete the activity sheet. Students can use one of the tools at KnightLab reviewed here to create a trip highlighting different Ancient Mayan cities. Students can create a 3D map of the geography of Ancient Mayan civilization using Google My Maps reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mayan Exploration Center - Mayan Exploration Center
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Discover this collection of high-quality, downloadable maps related to ancient Maya civilization. The site includes maps of important cities, regions, and trade routes, as well as depictions...more
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Discover this collection of high-quality, downloadable maps related to ancient Maya civilization. The site includes maps of important cities, regions, and trade routes, as well as depictions of the Maya world at different points in history. These resources are designed to support classroom lessons, research projects, and student exploration of Maya geography and culture. The maps are detailed yet easy to understand, making them a valuable visual aid for enhancing history and social studies instruction at multiple grade levels.
tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (70)
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Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the area. Students can research the cities and create a Padlet reviewed here to post facts about the cities. Finally, students can create a 3D model of the city.
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Digital Maps of the Ancient World: The History of the Maya - Knowledge Unlimited Inc.
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5 to 8
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Digital Maps of the Ancient World: The History of the Maya is a free website that shares an overview of the Ancient Mayan civilization. The site highlights the Mayan culture's...more
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Digital Maps of the Ancient World: The History of the Maya is a free website that shares an overview of the Ancient Mayan civilization. The site highlights the Mayan culture's rise, accomplishments, religion, and decline.
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Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the areas. Students can host a virtual question and answer session with a Mayan scholar. Students can host a podcast using Podcast Adobe, reviewed here to share the accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Nova's Cracking the Maya Code - Nova
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5 to 8
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View this interactive exploration of 15 significant ancient Maya cities, spanning from Chichen Itza in Mexico to Copan in Honduras. Each site features detailed descriptions highlighting...more
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View this interactive exploration of 15 significant ancient Maya cities, spanning from Chichen Itza in Mexico to Copan in Honduras. Each site features detailed descriptions highlighting architectural marvels, cultural practices, and historical significance, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the Maya civilization's complexity and achievements. This resource is ideal for educators seeking to enrich lessons on ancient civilizations, geography, or archaeology, allowing students to virtually explore the Maya world and engage with its rich heritage.
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Students can use Google Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the sites. Students can host a virtual question-and-answer session with a Mayan scholar. Students can create a Word Cloud, reviewed here of words that describe the Mayan culture.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Mayans: Facts & Information for Kids - History for Kids
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The "Ancient Mayans: Facts for Kids" page on History for Kids is a free, kid-friendly resource that introduces students to the fascinating world of the Maya civilization. It covers...more
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The "Ancient Mayans: Facts for Kids" page on History for Kids is a free, kid-friendly resource that introduces students to the fascinating world of the Maya civilization. It covers key topics such as daily life, religion, architecture, writing, and achievements in math and astronomy. Written in simple language, the site's straightforward layout and engaging content make it a helpful tool for the classroom.
tag(s): architecture (83), central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (70), religions (120)
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Students can create a timeline using Timeline, by ReadWriteThink reviewed here. Students can create a 3D model of the geography of Ancient Mayan civilization. Finally, students can create a collaborative Ancient Mayan fact wall using Padlet reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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History's Inca - History's Inca
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6 to 10
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History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish...more
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History's Inca is a free site that highlights the Incan Civilization. It features information on how the Incan Empire began, Pachacuti, government, achievements, religion, and the Spanish arrival. Additionally embedded into the site is a YouTube video on "8 Ancient Empires You Have Never Heard of," a podcast on "The Inca's Last Stand," and a feature article on "How Inca Mummies Ruled over the Living."
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Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. In addition, students can use History in Motion, reviewed here to create a timeline of the Incan civilization.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mayans - Teacher Planet
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3 to 8
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Teacher Planet offers a comprehensive collection of lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and teaching resources to help students explore the Mayan civilization. Educators can find...more
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Teacher Planet offers a comprehensive collection of lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and teaching resources to help students explore the Mayan civilization. Educators can find engaging materials on Mayan history, culture, achievements, and daily life, making it easy to integrate into social studies lessons. With printable worksheets, interactive activities, and creative project ideas, this resource supports diverse learning styles and helps bring ancient history to life in the classroom!
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Make a 3D model of a Mayan pyramid. Consider using technology such as Delightex (formerly CoSpaces), reviewed here. Have students make a Mayan calendar. Students can use Mayan glyphs and write messages to each other to decode. In ELA class, students can write short stories mentioning daily activities they learned in class for a cross-curricular activity. Create and share the stories using Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Mayan Empire - PBS LearningMedia
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6 to 12
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Discover the Maya Empire with PBS LearningMedia! This educational resource provides an engaging introduction to the Mayan Empire, perfect for upper elementary and middle school students....more
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Discover the Maya Empire with PBS LearningMedia! This educational resource provides an engaging introduction to the Mayan Empire, perfect for upper elementary and middle school students. Through a short, informative video, students will explore the achievements of the Mayan civilization in architecture, astronomy, and writing. The resource includes discussion questions and activities to reinforce learning and encourage critical thinking. With its high-quality, standards-aligned content, this tool is a great way to bring history to life in the classroom!
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Set up stations around the classroom with images and short descriptions of Mayan achievements (architecture, astronomy, writing, calendar system). Have students rotate in small groups, taking notes and discussing how each achievement impacted Mayan society. Introduce students to the Mayan writing system by showing examples of glyphs. Then, have them create glyphs to represent their names or a short message. They can trade with classmates to decode each other's symbols! Have students create a Venn diagram comparing the Mayan civilization to modern society. Topics could include government, architecture, writing, and timekeeping. Consider using Canva, reviewed here to make the Venn diagram online. Students can work in pairs or small groups to create a mini "Maya codex" using folded paper, illustrating aspects of Mayan daily life, beliefs, or achievements. Encourage students to include drawings and glyphs to mimic the real codices.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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