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A cover of the introduction to the ancient maya chapter with the chapter title paired with a sculpture showing a woman pulling a cord through her mouth

Introduction to the Ancient Maya

$6.99

This informational text/reading comprehension "bundle" about the ancient Maya of Mesoamerica covers topics such as geography and land, Classic period cities such as Palenque and Tikal, religion and rituals, writing, art, calendars, the ballgame, conflict, and the living Maya. It also includes useful graphics to explain concepts such as Maya writing (glyphs), as well as short text boxes that discuss topics like the differences between Maya and Mayan. For ease of reading, the text is presented in a single full-color PDF, similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs, many taken on-site, to bring the Classic Maya world to life.

This informational text/reading comprehension "bundle" about the ancient Maya of Mesoamerica covers topics such as geography and land, Classic period cities such as Palenque and Tikal, religion and rituals, writing, art, calendars, the ballgame, conflict, and the living Maya. It also includes useful graphics to explain concepts such as Maya writing (glyphs), as well as short text boxes that discuss topics like the differences between Maya and Mayan. For ease of reading, the text is presented in a single full-color PDF, similar to a textbook chapter. It is beautifully illustrated with photographs, many taken on-site, to bring the Classic Maya world to life.

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It includes a bibliography, links to free, short videos created by experts that connect to the chapter, discussion questions, short-answer questions, and a multiple-choice and true-false quiz. Answer keys included.

These resources were created by an expert in Mesoamerican history. It is an accessible short "book." The PDF can be used in place of the textbook or as a supplemental resource. It is compatible with most textbooks.

Includes:

  1. PDF divided into short chapters

  2. Photographs and images of authentic ancient Maya artworks, artifacts, and structures

  3. Links to free connected video resources (such as 1-5 minute videos about bloodletting, architecture, famous artworks, etc.)

  4. Bibliography and Image list

  5. 15 multiple-choice/True-False questions

  6. Discussion questions

  7. Answer keys for the questions and quiz

Contents:

  1. Introduction

  2. Land, regions, resources

  3. Life in Classic Period cities

  4. Beliefs, rituals, and the gods

  5. Writing, art, and achievements

  6. Conflict, collapse, and change

  7. Legacy and the living Maya


Ways you can use this:

  • As a textbook replacement for students

  • As a teacher resource

  • Independent learning

  • Homeschooling


Skills:

  • Determining the central idea of an informational text section

  • Using textual evidence to answer an essential question