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Time Explorers Lesson One- The Ancient Maya - Twinkl Home Educators
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
In the Classroom
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. Finally, students can create a 3D map of the geography of Ancient Mayan civilization using Google My Maps reviewed here.History of Maya Civilization for Kids - Bedtime History
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): architecture (84), central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google Maps reviewed here to virtually visit the area. Students can create their own 3D temple. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a Mayan notable accomplishment book.Mayan Exploration Center - Mayan Exploration Center
Grades
5 to 12tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
In the Classroom
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.Digital Maps of the Ancient World: The History of the Maya - Knowledge Unlimited Inc.
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
In the Classroom
Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to virtually visit the areas. Students can host a virtual question and answer with a Mayan scholar. Finally, students can host a podcast using Podcast Adobe, reviewed here to share the accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan civilization.Nova's Cracking the Maya Code - Nova
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)
In the Classroom
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. Finally, students can create a Word Cloud reviewed here of words that describe the Mayan culture.History for Kids: Ancient Mayans: Facts & Information for Kids - History for Kids
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5 to 8tag(s): architecture (84), central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46), religions (113)
In the Classroom
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.History's Inca - History's Inca
Grades
6 to 10tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
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.Ancient Africa's Kingdom of Kush - Duckster Ancient Africa's Kingdom of Kush
Grades
3 to 6In the Classroom
Have students compare and contrast the ancient kingdom of Kush to another ancient civilization using the Venn diagram features of Figma, reviewed here. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to take a virtual field trip to where the ancient kingdom of Kush was located. In addition, students can use My Lens, reviewed here to highlight important events from the ancient kingdom of Kush.Mayans - Teacher Planet
Grades
3 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): mayans (32), mexico (46), south america (77)
In the Classroom
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.Ancient Maya: Knowledge through Art- Lesson Plan - PBS Newshour Classroom
Grades
9 to 12In the Classroom
Prepare a Maya Chocolate drink for everyone to try with the recipe listed on the web page (Check for allergies!). Create a short diary or scrapbook of daily life. Use ePubEditor, reviewed here or create a presentation using Google Slides, reviewed here template to make this online. Copy a glyph on a poster board and include an explanation. Create a map of a Mayan city on paper or digitally using MapHubs, reviewed here.The Mayan Empire - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
6 to 12In the Classroom
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.Mayan Civilization Lesson Plan: Time, Continuity, and Change - BrainPOP
Grades
3 to 8In the Classroom
Use the Make-a-Movie feature under Deepen and Extend to create a video diary from the perspective of a person living in Maya society that describes a day in your life. Make a concept map using BrainPOP's Make-a-Map feature or MindMup reviewed here identifying key features and contributions of Maya society and culture. Creative Coding on the BrainPOP website can enable students to code a museum with artifacts representing key elements of Maya civilization.The Mayan Civilization - Stuff You Should Know
Grades
9 to 12tag(s): mayans (32), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use Miro, reviewed here to highlight important information that they learned from the podcast. Students can create a timeline using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Finally, students can research one highlight of the Mayan civilization in depth and share it using Ourboox, reviewed here or ePubEditor, reviewed here.Mayan Civilization - Learn Bright
Grades
5 to 6tag(s): mayans (32), mexico (46), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Have your students complete the activities on the website. Then, the students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare the Mayan civilization to another civilization. Alternatively, students can create a timeline using My Lens, reviewed here.Maya Masks - twinkl
Grades
3 to 6tag(s): crafts (76), mayans (32), mexico (46), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can create their own event or death mask. They can also research other cultures that used masks and compare the masks. Use a Venn diagram maker to compare the masks, such as Canva's Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here. Finally, if students create an event mask, they can research the god or animal that inspired it.Maya Archaeologist - Dr. Diane Davies
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): art history (107), mayans (32), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the activities on the website. Students can research more about the usage of jade and other precious metals and their functions. Finally, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare the different materials that Mayans used with other civilizations.Mayan Civilization Primary Resource - National Geographic Kids
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): mayans (32), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the activities on the website. Students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare the Mayan civilization to another ancient civilization. Finally, students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post facts that they learned about the Mayan civilization.The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster - The Oriental Museum's Indus Valley Myster
Grades
8 to 12In the Classroom
Students can debate the mystery of the Indus Valley and how the civilization ended. Students can create a timeline from the beginning to the end of the Indus Valley civilization using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here, Figjam, reviewed here, or Google Drawings, reviewed here. Students could virtually interview a scientist or historian to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization.Indus Valley Civilization - TeachersFirst
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Share these resources with your students to learn about the Indus Valley Civilization. Share a link to this collection on your school web page and in your school newsletter (or email). Find resources to incorporate into your lessons.Geography and the Nile River - Ducksters
Grades
4 to 8This site includes advertising.
tag(s): africa (170), asia (136), egypt (59), map skills (64), maps (224)