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Curated OER

Primate Classification 2006

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine groups of hierarchy and see how primates are categorized.  In this primate classification instructional activity students view video and slides then examine the taxonomy of primates. 
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: 2001 Study of Labna Kiuic Archaeological Project

For Students 9th - 10th
Goals of this study are to investigate reasons for the abandonment of the region, settlement patterns, and political organization of the Puuc region.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: La Laguna Transformations and Community Organization

For Students 9th - 10th
Excavations and analysis of the location of various artifacts found at La Lugana indicate areas of specialization, social segregation, and religious integration.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Nature of Governance in Secondary (Mixtec) Centers

For Students 9th - 10th
Pottery, ceramic materials, and architecture were examined to provide insights on political affiliations of Mixtex cities in Mexico.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Household Archaeology in Coastal Oaxaca, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers dimensions of Mixtec household and density of urban village. Household ritual included food processing, tool and textile production, and ceramic production using molds. The importance of Rio Viejo as an urban center is discussed.
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Chan Chich Proto Classic Tomb Project (1998)

For Students 9th - 10th
Excavation of tomb indicates the occupant was elite as indicated by wooden snake. Several Mayan artifacts are pictured.

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