Unit 08

National Geographic, "Lost World of the Maya" - Adapting environment to meet their needs, chultun (watch 26:22-30:14)

History, "Bloody Rituals of the Mayan Underground" - Religious ceremonies, connection of gods to nature (watch 7:22-12:01)

Discovery, "The Truth about the Mayan Calendar" - Explanation of the calendars used by the Maya

Khan Academy, "Mayan civilization"

National Geographic, "Ancient Maya 101" - Review to help students complete worksheet

Eater, "How Mexico City's Mysterious Floating Gardens Helped Feed the City For Hundreds of Years" - Adapting environment to meet needs, chinampas (watch through 7:07)

DE Techbook, "The Aztecs" - Relationships to neighbors/Aztec Empire, religious practices, economy

DE Techbook, "Engineering" - Engineering achievements of the Inca