Daily Archives: April 15, 2015

Here are some research ideas. See the next post for suggested websites and success criteria.

1. Who are the Mayan people
2. Where did the Mayan people live
3. What was the earliest time we have evidence of Mayan people?
4. What are the Mayans famous for doing
5. What did the Mayans invent?
6. What do we still use today that the Mayan people discovered?
7. What did the Mayans make from cocoa?
8. What is the Mayan word for chocolate?
9. Xocoatl means bitter…………?
10. What did the Mayans use chocolate for?

What did Mayans also use cocoa beans for?

As you know our topic for this term is a study of the Mayan people and cultures. During our first session this week we will be using our prior knowledge of fast and efficient internet searching to answer some research questions.

You will then be asked to decide on a theme for a speaking and listening presentation on one area of Mayan culture.

This presentation should

last 3 minutes

be no longer than 10 slides

be concise using bullet points that you can expand on when talking NOT just                      read from a slide.

be eye catching and stimulating for your audience.

then last slide must include a copy of the web addresses used.

Here are some of the sites you may wish to use for research.

Sites for research

https://kidskonnect.com/history/ancient-mayan/

http://www.mayankids.com/

http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_maya_inca.php

http://mayas.mrdonn.org/

http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0274-mayans.php

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26424-all-about-mayan-culture

http://www.mayas.net/interesting-facts-about-the-mayans.html

http://www.educatinghumanity.com/2012/11/Facts-Secrets-Mayans-Top-10-List-Photos.html

This is not a conclusive list. You may use other sites, remember to reference your sources.