Los Maya -- WebQuest
Introduction
The Maya Indians played a major role in the history of Latin America. Maya ruins can be found in quite a few countries, the Maya calendar system is one of the best yet, and their writing system consisted of glyphs. The Maya idea of beauty was quite different from today's too! Let's explore the beautiful, exotic world of The Mayas and see how much we can learn.........
Task
You will search the resource list for answers to the questions on the handout. This WebQuest will be an individual activity. Read the entire list of questions before you begin. Feel free to take notes and come back to class with extra information! Bonus points will be offered for significant facts about Maya that were not asked for on the WebQuest.........
Advice
Take the questions in order. Read the entire handout before beginning. Do not trust your neighbor's answers. Take your time to find the correct answers.........
Process
Answer the questions that appear on your WebQuest handout.
Resources:
http://www.maya-art-books.org/
http://www.mayacalendar.com/f-estela.html
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/mayan/Cenote.html
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/mayan/TourEntrance.html
http://www.cancunsteve.com/mayan.htm
http://www.halfmoon.org/beauty.html
http://www.halfmoon.org/names.html
http://www.halfmoon.org/story/smut.html
Conclusion
By now you should know how to do some Maya math, write your name in glyphs, and have an idea of Maya games. You should also be able to discuss Maya ruins in detail and be able to recommend a hotel in Guatemala for access to the ruins!
The Maya Indians played a major role in the history of Latin America. Maya ruins can be found in quite a few countries, the Maya calendar system is one of the best yet, and their writing system consisted of glyphs. The Maya idea of beauty was quite different from today's too! Let's explore the beautiful, exotic world of The Mayas and see how much we can learn.........
Task
You will search the resource list for answers to the questions on the handout. This WebQuest will be an individual activity. Read the entire list of questions before you begin. Feel free to take notes and come back to class with extra information! Bonus points will be offered for significant facts about Maya that were not asked for on the WebQuest.........
Advice
Take the questions in order. Read the entire handout before beginning. Do not trust your neighbor's answers. Take your time to find the correct answers.........
Process
Answer the questions that appear on your WebQuest handout.
Resources:
http://www.maya-art-books.org/
http://www.mayacalendar.com/f-estela.html
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/mayan/Cenote.html
http://www.mysteriousplaces.com/mayan/TourEntrance.html
http://www.cancunsteve.com/mayan.htm
http://www.halfmoon.org/beauty.html
http://www.halfmoon.org/names.html
http://www.halfmoon.org/story/smut.html
Conclusion
By now you should know how to do some Maya math, write your name in glyphs, and have an idea of Maya games. You should also be able to discuss Maya ruins in detail and be able to recommend a hotel in Guatemala for access to the ruins!