What a creative approach to studying about the ancient Mayan civilization! Learners will become investigators in the case of the "disappearance" of the Classic Maya by examining a variety of primary and secondary source material, including an interview with a Mayan archaeologist, graphs of weather and soil samples, and first-hand accounts from the period.

Concepts

honduras

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Additional Tags

ancient maya, honduras, social studies

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Pros

• Creative activity designed by author
• Includes links to clips of useful and engaging videos

Cons

• No answer key or teacher's guide included
• Instructor should supplement with more foundational information about the civilization

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.8