Scientific and Technological Mayan Civilization Scientific and Technological

Science and Astronomy Between approx. 300 and 900 A.D., the Maya were responsible for a number of remarkable scientific achievements. During that time they developed a complex understanding of astronomy as well as figured out how to grow corn, bean, squash, and cassava in some inhospitable places. They also built elaborate cities without modern technology, how to communicate using one of the world’s first written language systems, and how to measure time with 2 complicated calendar systems. http://www.history.com/topics/mayan-scientific-achievements/videos/mayan-tear-gas http://www.history.com/topics/mayan-scientific-achievements/videos/where-did-it-come-from-the-ancient-maya---astronomy

Mayan Calendar by: Kate Slowikowksi -ancient mayans invented a calendar that took remarkable accuracy and complexity -they were able to make calendars because they were skilled mathematics -this calendar was adopted by other mesoamerican nations like the Toltecs and the Aztecs

Mayan Calendar by: Kate Slowikowski The calendar consisted of three separate calendars that worked together. These three calendars are: The Haab and the Tzolkin calendars are really hard to understand, so I will only explain some conversions in the Long Count calendar. The Haab The Tzolkin The Long Count

Mayan Calendar By: Kate Slowikowski Here are some conversions for dates in the Long Count calendar: This calendar system ended with the fall of the mayan civilization. 1 baktun- 144,000 days- 394.3 years- 20 katun 1 katun- 7,200 days- 19.7 years- 20 tun 1 tun- 360 days- .97 years- 18 unial 1 uinal- 20 days- 20 kin 1 kin- 1 day

Mayan Calendar Quiz By: Kate Slowikowski 1 baktun= how many katun? 2 katun= how many tun? 4 tun= how many unail? 1 billion kin= how many american days? 20 40 72 1 billion

Works Cited for Mayan Calendar “Calendars Exhibit.” The Mayan Calendar. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2014 “Current Mayan Date.” Mayan Calendar. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2014. “The Mayan Calendar - Predicting the End of the World?” The Mayan Calendar. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Sept. 2014.

Agriculture important things that Mayans ever did. Agriculture was one of the most important things that Mayans ever did. It allowed them to stay in one place and have much more food. It also allowed them to vary the food they ate. Mayans planted all kinds of plants like cassava, corns, beans, and squash.

http://www.history.com/topics/maya Agriculture cont. Mayans didn't arrive in a random area and plant. Mayans spent a lot of time cleaning up the soil so they could plant crops. Agriculture impacted the Mayans majorly. There population grew. They grew bigger and stronger. This also expanded the life expectancy. They planted the crops near the Yucatan Peninsula so they could easily get water for the crops.

Mayan math 5 1 6 GAME The Mayans used math for certain things The Mayans used math to see when the next eclipse is, market transitions, or to make new calendars. In Mayan math they used Shells, Seeds, and Sticks to add and subtract. The Mayans counted by twenties not by tens. 1 6 GAME http://maya.nmai.si.edu/maya-sun/maya-math-game

Mayan fun facts .We play similar games that the Mayans did like soccer .Gods lived in the heavens .Nobles and priest were the highest power in the Mayan world .Mayans created over 1,000 dances .Mayans believed in lots of Gods the thought that the Gods could give them good fortune or bad fortune .Pyramids were not for living .Some pyramids were as high as 200 feet high .Mayans were very talented architects . Mayans also were talented artists .The middle class of the mayans was Craftsmen, Traders, and warriors .In the Mayan civilization most Mayans were farmers . Mayans were such good farmers that they grew to much food.