1. The Mayan Civilization
Chapter 11 Lesson 3
Week #29
The Mayan Civilization

2. Last Name, First Name
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The Mayan Civilization
This week in class I will learn how the Maya became one of the most highly developed civilizations in Mesoamerica.

3. Monday What is one thing you already know about the Maya? vary
I will identify and understand the events responsible for strengthening the Mayan civilization as will be demonstrated by reading and “shrinking” the Reading Study Guide.
4/6/ , RH 2, WHST
What is one thing you already know about the Maya?
1896 – 1st Olympic Games
vary
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4. BELL WORK
One thing I already know about the Maya is__________________ ___________________________.

5. vary
verb
To be different from something else.

6. Remove Page 85
Page 101

7. First, number your paragraphs…7 12 8 9 13 10 1 14 11 2 15 3 5 4 6

8. Paragraph 1 Maya Location of the Maya
The Maya live in southern Mexico, Guatemala, and northern Belize.

9. Paragraph 2 Maya Villages
Maya villages were in the highlands and lowlands of Mesoamerica.

10. Paragraph 3 Lowlands Climate
Lowlands on the Yucatan Peninsula have a tropic climate.

11. Paragraph 4 Agriculture Farming
Mayans used farming to become healthier and grow the population.

12. Question 1 The Mayans established villages in
the highlands and lowlands of
Mesoamerica.

13. Section 2
Paragraphs A B A A A B B

14. Question 2
The 4 classes that made up Mayan
were…..

15. Section 3
Paragraphs

16. Question 3

18. Tuesday Who was Pacal II? oration dsmsmrmc.weebly.com
I will understand and be able to correctly use this week’s vocabulary terms about the Mayan civilization by creating modified circle maps for each term.
4/7/ , RH 4, WHST
Who was Pacal II?
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oration
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19. BELL WORK
Pacal II was _________________ ___________________________.

20. oration
noun
A formal public speech.

21. Today’s Ticket-Out-the-Door
Instructions: Answer these questions on the slip of paper given to you by the teacher.
What condition did the Maya find themselves in the year 869 A.D.? (foreshadowing)
How did the Maya view their kings?
What Mayan city became powerful first and for the longest time?
How tall was “Temple 4”?
First & Last Name
Period
Date
Mayan Empire, part 1 1. 2. 3. 4.

22. Engineering an Empire: The Maya
Part 1
0:00 – 15:16

23. 4 circle maps on the front.
4 Vocabulary Terms this week!
LET’S PREPARE OUR PAPERS!
4 circle maps on the front.

24. VOCABULARY TERMS FOR THIS WEEK ARE:
Maya
stele
Pacal II
codex

25. Maya TERM #1 – “Maya” pyramids Mesoamerica 3. Yucatan Peninsula Noun
Definition in your
own words:
3 Related words:
Glossary Definition
A civilization of southern Mexico and northern Central America, which reached its height between A.D. 250 and 900.
A group of
people who lived
in Southern
Mexico that
were powerful
for 650 years.
pyramids
Mesoamerica
3. Yucatan
Peninsula
Word and
Part of Speech
Maya
“Make A Question”:
Visual:
Noun
Why did the
Mayan
civilization end?
Where did they
go?

26. stele Pacal II codex ONLY 3 MORE TERMS TO GO! Term Definition
in your own words
3 Related
Words
Term
Part of Speech
“Make a Question”
Visual

27. Partner A Partner B Partner A Partner B PRACTICE TIME! …..then switch
Using your circle maps, quiz your partner on the meanings of 2 of the terms.
Put your circle map face down. Try to explain the meaning of the 2 terms asked by your partner without looking at your paper.
…..then switch
Partner A
Partner B
Put your circle map face down. Try to explain the meaning of the 2 terms asked by your partner without looking at your paper.
Using your circle maps, quiz your partner on the meanings of the last 2 terms.

29. Wednesday dsmsmrmc.weebly.com
I will identify and describe important accomplishments of Mayan king Chan Bahlam by reading an article and creating a circle map with my learning partner.
4/8/ , RH 2, WHST
What is a stele?
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negligent
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30. BELL WORK
A stele is ____________________________________________.

31. negligent
adjective
Lazily careless

32. Today’s Ticket-Out-the-Door
Instructions: Answer these questions on the slip of paper given to you by the teacher.
Who was the most important Mayan king?
What were some important accomplishments of Pacal?
What were some important accomplishments of Kan Balham?
First & Last Name
Period
Date
Mayan Empire, part 2 1. 2. 3.

33. Engineering an Empire: The Maya
Part 2
15:17 – 30:01

34. Chan Bahlum: Mayan King

36. Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
The city of Palenque was a ceremonial city.
Cham Bahlum was a great builder.
Chan Bahlum: Mayan King

37. Read each paragraph and underline one important fact.B

38. Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
The city of Palenque was a ceremonial city.
Cham Bahlum was a great builder.
Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
Fact #3
Fact #4

39. A A B B B B

40. Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
The city of Palenque was a ceremonial city.
Cham Bahlum was a great builder.
Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
Fact #3
Fact #4
Fact #8
Fact #7
Fact #5
Fact #6

41. Individual
Individual B
Individual

42. Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
The city of Palenque was a ceremonial city.
Cham Bahlum was a great builder.
Fact #11
Fact #10
Chan Bahlum: Mayan King
Fact #3
Fact #9
Fact #4
Fact #8
Fact #5
Fact #7
Fact #6

43. Answer of the back of your circle map:
The Group of the Cross is…..
Complete sentences are required!

45. Thursday Approximately how many gods did the Maya worship? bonanza
I will analyze 2 Mayan accomplishments, the Popol Vuh and the Bird Palma, by completing a Literature and Primary Source Activity my learning partner.
4/9/ , RH 1, WHST
Approximately how many gods did the Maya worship?
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46. BELL WORK
The Maya worshiped more than _________ gods.

47. bonanza
noun
A source of great and sudden wealth.

48. WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR WEEK #29 PACKET?
History Log (M-F)
M – C11 L3 Reading Study Guide (Questions 1-3)
M – Paragraph Shrinking (15 paragraphs)
T – C11 L3 Vocabulary (4 terms)
W – “Chan Bahlam: Mayan King” (1 fact underlined per paragraph)
W – Chan Bahlam Circle Map
Th – Primary Source: Bird Palma (Questions 1-5)
Th – Literature: The Popol Vuh (Questions 1-3)
F – Weekly Reflection

49. Today’s Ticket-Out-the-Door
Instructions: Answer these questions on the slip of paper given to you by the teacher.
What were “Sacbes”, or “White Roads”?
How long was the Mayan calendar year?
What are the benefits of using a column in construction?
What happened to most of the Mayan texts?
First & Last Name
Period
Date
Mayan Empire, part 3 1. 2. 3. 4.

50. Engineering an Empire: The Maya
Part 3
30:02 - end

51. A B

52. Complete sentences are required.
The Maya used the Bird
Palma.
Complete sentences are required.

54. After reading, answer questions 1-3:

56. Friday What did the Maya do to get help from their gods? endure
I will assess my understanding of the information covered this week by taking an assessment and completing a weekly reflection as will be demonstrated by submission of my Week 35 Packet.
4/10/ , RH 1, WHST
What did the Maya do to get help from their gods?
1953 – First color 3-D films opens
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57. BELL WORK To get help from their gods, the Maya
fasted, prayed, and offered sacrifices.

58. endure
verb
To bear without resistance or with patience; tolerate.

59. Turn-in the quiz and Weekly Reflection.
Chapter 11 Lesson 3 Quiz
15 minutes
Turn-in the quiz and Weekly Reflection.
As packets are being turned in and graded by the teacher, remain in your assigned seat and complete your own packet.

60. WHAT SHOULD BE IN YOUR WEEK #29 PACKET?
History Log (M-F)
M – C11 L3 Reading Study Guide (Questions 1-3)
M – Paragraph Shrinking (15 paragraphs)
T – C11 L3 Vocabulary (4 terms)
W – “Chan Bahlam: Mayan King” (1 fact underlined per paragraph)
W – Chan Bahlam Circle Map
Th – Primary Source: Bird Palma (Questions 1-5)
Th – Literature: The Popol Vuh (Questions 1-3)
F – Weekly Reflection

61. EXTRA CREDIT

66. THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH
General Information and Topic Sentences

67. THE PERFECT PARAGRAPH
Supporting Ideas and Clinchers