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Living Maya Time Teacher Guide
This short reference guide provides background knowledge about the Maya of Mesoamerica and their developments in astronomy, mathematics, and calendar systems. This guide helps prepare for the online bilingual resource, Living Maya Time by highlighting key concepts and featured videos, games, and activities.
For a Spanish-language edition, visit Viviendo el tiempo maya guía del profesor.
How to Use
Reference guides provide information, recommendations, or suggested activities to support educators around commonly asked questions or areas of concern regarding teaching and learning about Indigenous cultures and histories.
To deepen your foundational learning, explore NK360° Essential Understandings.
For Educator Development
Type: Teacher Reference
Format: Reference Guide
Grade: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Science
Related Native Knowledge 360° Resources
Living Maya Time/Viviendo el Tiempo Maya
Explore the Maya’s vast knowledge of astronomy and mathematics that have shaped their culture for thousands of years.
For Classroom Use
Type: Online Resource
Format: Website
Grade: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Subject: History/Social Studies, Mathematics, Science
