Students research the use of pyramids in different cultures. For this ancient civilizations lesson, students watch "Inside the Pyramids." Students conduct further research on the topic and create magazine...

Students identify the major aspects of Olmec and Mayan civilzations, including economic, political, and religious. They list contributions of these civilizations. Students identify the Central American countries where the United States...

Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write...

Students close their eyes and picture the sky. They are asked to brainstorm things they may see in the course of a night and day, such as the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Students work in groups to coduct their research. They...

Learners study Incan artifacts found at an online database and create samples using clay pottery and paint.

This instructional activity is for cooperative learning groups. This instructional activity will take place in the classroom and the computer lab. Learners will create PowerPoints on the early Americas civilizations of the Hohokam,...