April 22, 2013 DO NOW:

1. April 22, 2013DO NOW: Materials Manager: Get History Alive Group Leaders: Have everyone open to Chapter 23. What will we learn about in this chapter? DO NOW

2. Today’s Objectives Content: • I will read introduction to the Maya • I will understand what we will learn about in this chapter • I will define key terms Language: • I will explain what we will learn about in the chapter

3. Section 23.1 - The Maya - Intro • Bold faced terms: • Mayan Civilization: • What will we learn about with regard to the Maya • Culture: • Class Structure: • Family Life: • Religious Beliefs and Practices: • Agricultural Techniques

4. Graphic Organizer • What do you see? • In what part of the world were these structures built? • What civilization built these structures?

5. In this chapter: • We will visit four cities of the Maya where these structures were located. • We will learn about and experience key aspects of Mayan life, such as class structure, family life, religious beliefs and practices, and agricultural life.

6. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • Key Terms: • Mesoamerica • Hieroglyphic:

7. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • In which modern-day countries did the Maya exist?

8. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • What were some of the significant achievements of the Olmec? • How did they influence the Maya?

9. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • What were key characteristics of Mayan civilization in the following periods: • Pre-Classic • Classic • Post-Classic

10. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • What were some important Mayan city-states?

11. Section 23.2 The Development of Mayan Civilization • What common aspects of culture did the Mayan city-states share?

12. Summary of the Maya: • What have we learned so far? Write 3 complete sentences detailing 3 things you learned.