A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...

Explore the world of Mayan weaving with this colorful site! Provides photos of this ancient art, as well as links to more information on symbols, weaving techniques, materials, and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] A directory of history resources (games, activities, puzzles, graphics) to be used as part of elementary study of Ancient Egypt and Greece, the Middle Ages, the Revolutionary War, and other topics....

Learn about the art of the ancient Maya of central America and the Yucatan penincula in this overview and image gallery with individual artwork descriptions.

Check out this site to discover more about the Ancient Maya culture. An article and video are provided. [2:19]

After researching ancient and contemporary Mayan culture, students each write and illustrate a page to add to a class alphabet book.

Describes the religious practices followed by the Maya, including human sacrifice, a ritual that horrified the Spanish explorers.