While reading about these 3 civilizations we noticed that all three civilazations worshipped the sun God and made human and animal sacrifice...
This " Ancient America : Mayan, Aztec, Inca Literacy and Math Activity Packet " has 50 pages - no prep required - so the packet is great as printable worksheets for an ancient history unit or extra work or sub plans or to enhance a literacy or math unit. These activities are made for different levels of kids between Grades 2 and 5. Please note that not all activities in this packet will meet your class' particular levels, but there should be enough variation in the resources from your high flyers to those that are more challenged. This packet includes: • Where is Mesoamerica? • Ancient Mayans non-fiction reading • Ancient Mayans Reading Response (Close Read) • Mayan Vocabulary • Ancient Aztecss non-fiction reading • Ancient Aztecs Reading Response (Close Read) • Aztec Draw and Write • Ancient Incas non-fiction reading • Ancient Incas Reading Response (Close Read) • Mayan, Aztec, Inca Review • Ancient America Venn Diagram • Ancient America Timeline • Ancient America Writing Response • Other Civilizations non-fiction reading • Other Civilizations Reading Response • Ancient America Vocabulary Cards • Ancient America Word Search • Ancient America ABC Order • Ancient America Words and Sentences • Ancient America Patterns • Aztec Secret Proverb • Aztec Mask Symmetry • Mexican Pyramids • How to Draw a Pyramid • Make a Pyramid craftivity • Pyramid Symmetry • Pyramid Math addition and multiplication • Pyramid Acrostic Poem • Mayan Ball Game • Mayan Ball Game Reading Response • The Mayan Calendar • Mayan Calendar Reading Response • Mayan Calendar Coloring • Mayan Numbers and Counting • Mayan Number Math • Advanced Mayan Numbers • Advanced Mayan Number Questions • Mayan Number Matching • Aztec Gods • Quetzalcoatl Coloring • Ancient America - How Many? • Pyramid Maze Challenge • Ancient America KWL grid Feedback will be appreciated! Also see my Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome Activity Packets! ******************************************************************** KP Classroom products are created by Kriss Pettersen. ******************************************************************** Be sure to follow the KP Classroom shop for updates and freebies. The KP Classroom shop also includes clipart for teaching resources by KP Clipart. If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].
A Gods Eye also spelled Gods-Eye or, Ojo de Dios, is an ancient symbol. It was first created by the Huichol Indians of Mexico as well as the Aymara Indians of Boliva.It is a great craft for s
Plan to force many Oregon military retirees onto a more expensive health plan is the wrong way for the Department of Defense to cut costs
Explore the astounding culture and accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan Civilization in 192 informative and colorful slides covering: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation is closely aligned to the ELA Common Core Standards for Literacy in Middle School Social Studies. Deep in the heartland of Central America the Maya established a civilization that towered over the jungle canopy. Creating a new written language that has only just been translated, they recorded their history, discoveries and astronomical breakthroughs on both codices and chiseled in stone. Much of what is known about them is inferred from their architecture and murals -- records that have lasted the ravages of time, people and mother nature. Student friendly Teacher loved Discussions and multiple writing opportunities are built into the presentation. Also built in are review questions which follow the format of end of year assessment tests, the answers are on the following the slide. Hyperlinks have been included in the Table of Contents to make it easy to return to where you left off in the lecture the next day. This entire presentation is a subsection of an in-depth thematic PowerPoint Unit presentation on Mesoamerican Civilization Thematic Unit PowerPoint Presentation by A. C. Sandler. That presentation has 340 slides with presenter’s notes on 250 slides and also covers the Olmec and the Aztec civilizations. It is available for purchase on this site. Product format: PowerPoint Show made in Microsoft 10 Features include: slide sorter, laser pointer, digital pen, high lighter, and presenter’s notes. This makes it possible to add or highlight notes directly onto the slides. It is possible to check out these features on the preview, by right clicking on the screen. A toolbox will appear so that you can experiment with the various tools. *Due to copyright piracy, all of Ms. Amy’s Lessons are not editable. This means that it is both difficult and time consuming to alter the presentations. Topics: Geography, agriculture, architecture, calendars, mathematics, writing, social structure, beauty standards, astronomy and religion Contents: 1 PowerPoint Show with the ELA Common Core Standards for History 1 PowerPoint Show without the ELA Common Core Standards for History 1 PDF file of the presentation 1 PDF supplemental resources 192 slides 120 presenter’s notes 61 different pictures 12 interactive child friendly web sites on the Ancient Mayan Civilization 11 class discussions 11 writing opportunities 14 standard's-based questions with answers 7 maps 5 types of graphic organizers -Venn diagram, pyramid, T Chart, Tri Chart, Brainstorming Map 15 academic vocabulary concepts and terms agriculture, cacao, maize, three sisters, slash-and-burn, terrace, tumpline, sacbe, palanquin, codex, glyph, mural, stela, rite/ritual, sacrifice Common Core Standards: RI 7.1; SL 7.1; SL 7.2; RH 6-8.4; RH 6-8.7; WHST 6-8.1; WHST 6-8.10 To see if this presentation will meet your needs, please check out the free excerpt from this presentation. Maya Beauty Secrets Duration: 2 weeks Other Mesoamerican civilization presentations available from Ms. Amy's Lessons: Olmec Civilization PowerPoint Show The Aztec Civilization PowerPoint Show *************************************************************************** How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺ Do you like this style of teaching? Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ ******************************************************************* © 2022 Ms. Amy's Lessons formerly known as SKOOL AID PRODUCTS, prior copyrights ©2014, ©2016, ©2019, ©2021 This purchase is for you and your classroom. Duplication for an entire school, an entire school system, or for commercial purposes is strictly forbidden. Please have other teachers purchase their own copy. If you are a school or district interested in purchasing several licenses, please contact me for a district-wide quote.
The history of the Maya Indians beginning with their initial arrival in America to the end of their culture is discussed with emphasis on the Mayan calendar.
The growth of the great Mayan civilization is as much a mystery as its disappearance.
Lesson plan for kids to learn about Machu Picchu in Peru! Great for Spanish classes, or Latin American history in ESL or Social Studies classes!
