1. The Mayans
April 2, 2018

2. The Mayans Bellwork
Which section of the map did the Mayans live?

3. The Mayans SOH
Standard 7.65 Describe the highly structured social and political system of the Maya civilization, ruled by kings and consisting of agriculturally intensive centers around independent city- states.
Standard 7.69 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support the analysis of the impacts of the Mesoamerican developments in astronomy and mathematics, including the calendar, and the Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes to the civilizations’ agricultural systems.
Objective – I can explain how the Mayan Empire functioned
Homework – Finish #8 on study guide

4. The Mayans Activator

5. Identity Chart Read the section, “The Maya” on pgs. 164-165
Take notes in an identity chart on all different aspects of their society
Once notes are finished:
Circle all notes that are related to government and class structure
Square all notes that are related to astronomy
Underline all notes that are related to mathematics
Star all notes related to religion

6. Class Structure Pyramid
Create a class structure pyramid to visually see how Mayan society was set up.
Where have we seen one?
How is it different than
others?

7. Mayan Math
Using the Mayan mathematics counting system, make different math questions using their symbols.

8. Exit Ticket
Which element of civilization is most clearly shown in this Maya artwork?
Mathematics
Astronomy
Religion
Social classes