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Statement of Project:

The sixth-grade social studies curriculum in District#33 requires a study of the ancient civilizations. The purpose of this project is to do an in-depth study of the ancient Maya Indians and is in alignment with the Illinois Academic Standards. To complete this project you will use a variety of sources to find information on the Maya civilization. These sources will include, but not be limited to, literature,reference materials, CD-ROMs, videos, and the Internet. You will be working in groups of three or four, and , as a group, create a presentation using HyperStudio. Individually, you will be responsible to create a product, such as a diorama, poster, chart, or any other product that depicts some aspect of the Maya civilization.

Internet Links:

• Maya Adventure - a good source with photos of ruins, locations, clothing, and two activities; e-mail address
• Mystery of the Maya - excellent site with information on people, geography, language, writing, and more; links to other sites. You have to register (it's free) to log-in.
• Maya Civilization - Past and Present - excellent site including culture, language, numbers, folk tales, and geographical maps; links to other sites.
• Newton's Apple - gives information on ethnobotany.
• The Maya Astronomy Page - a good site that covers previously mentioned topics plus astronomy; more links. You need Netscape 2.0 to view this site.