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Direct linkTaylor, Cynthia E.; Rehm, Megan A.; Catepillán, Ximena – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2015
This article presents a lesson in which least common multiples helps students not only develop a perspective on an ancient culture but also draw on the cultural background of classmates. The Maya calendar received a lot of attention in the years leading up to December 21, 2012, because of the mythological end of "creation." Co-author…
Descriptors: Maya (People), American Indian Culture, Mathematics Instruction, Middle School Students
Download full textMcDonald, David – 1999
If a civilization as powerful and technologically advanced during its time as the Maya could disappear, can the same tragic outcome befall the United States? In this lesson, students work in teams to research the ancient Mayan civilization, specifically the circumstances of its demise. Student teams prepare a report of their findings and recommend…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Enrichment, Foreign Countries, Futures (of Society)
