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Download full textShilha, Marianne M. – 2000
This curriculum unit is intended for upper-level high school students. The unit aims for students to gain a basic understanding of the history of Mayan human rights in Guatemala and of the present situation in Guatemala. The unit uses a variety of media and teaching techniques. It lists 30 questions which are to be completed after reading the…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Area Studies, Civil Liberties, Curriculum Development
Brown, Kathryn – 2000
This curriculum unit on Mexican and Guatemalan archaeology is designed for students at a college preparatory high school who have taken a course in ancient and medieval history. The unit lists history and archaeology texts and teacher resources and is divided into the following sections: (1) geography assignment on Mexico and Guatemala; (2)…
Descriptors: Archaeology, Area Studies, College Preparation, Curriculum Development
Burr, Margaret; Warner, Rachel, Ed. – 1991
This information pack tells the story of one of the indigenous peoples of the Americas, the Maya of Guatemala. It covers Mayan culture and daily life as well as the discrimination experienced by the Maya and the fight for human rights in Guatemala. Containing a wealth of activities designed for mixed ability classes, the pack also can be used for…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries, Indigenous Populations
Schlichting, Kimberly – 2000
This curriculum unit on textiles is intended for middle school students who have previously studied the cultures of modern and ancient Latin America. The unit does not employ Spanish language skills. Its lessons apply to individual, small group, and whole group work, and may take from 30 minutes to three class periods. The guide lists necessary…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Art Education, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
Wittmann, Teresa – 2000
This curriculum unit combines folk tales and art from Guatemala and Mexico. The unit introduces students to traditional stories and local art of the indigenous people, as well as some details about the culture and geography of the area. It contains four lesson plans: (1) "The Race of Toad and Deer" (Guatemala), mask and play, grades 2-4;…
Descriptors: Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Elementary Education, Foreign Countries
Suchenski, Michelle – 2000
This curriculum unit focuses on the contributions of the ancient Mayan people and how these contributions have been interwoven with contemporary society. The unit is divided into the following sections: (1) "Preface"; (2) "Mayan Civilization" (geography); (3) "Mayan Contributions" (written language); (4) "Mayan…
Descriptors: Area Studies, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development, Foreign Countries
Benson, Pamela – 2000
At the present time, approximately 50% of the population of Guatemala is classified as indigenous, while in Mexico the figure is estimated to be between 10% and 15%. The figures are deceptive, however, since there is no legal definition of what constitutes an Indian in either country. This unit contains lessons that focus on indigenous groups in…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Cultural Background, Cultural Context, Curriculum Development
