Introduction to Mesoamerica
This informational text/reading comprehension "bundle" about Mesoamerica covers topics such as Mesoamerica's geography, timeline, and chronology, writing, religion, calendars, and more. It also includes useful graphics to explain concepts such as Maya writing and pictographs, 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 of which were taken on-site, to bring the Mesoamerican world to life.
This informational text/reading comprehension "bundle" about Mesoamerica covers topics such as Mesoamerica's geography, timeline, and chronology, writing, religion, calendars, and more. It also includes useful graphics to explain concepts such as Maya writing and pictographs, 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 of which were taken on-site, to bring the Mesoamerican world to life.
This informational text/reading comprehension "bundle" about Mesoamerica covers topics such as Mesoamerica's geography, timeline, and chronology, writing, religion, calendars, and more. It also includes useful graphics to explain concepts such as Maya writing and pictographs, 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 of which were taken on-site, to bring the Mesoamerican world to life.
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:
PDF divided into short chapters
Photographs and images of authentic Mesoamerican artworks, artifacts, and structures
Links to free connected video resources (such as 1-5 minute videos about Mesoamerican deities, cultural groups, famous artworks, etc.)
Bibliography and Image list
15 multiple-choice/True-False questions
Discussion questions
Answer keys for the questions and quiz
Contents:
Introduction
Where was Mesoamerica?
When was Mesoamerica>
What Language did People Speak?
Writing
Calendars
Religion
The Ballgame
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
