WEEK 3: MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, & the CARIBBEAN
Global Connections
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Summer Learning will take you through many countries and continents, stopping weekly to learn more deeply about one location.
The "Global Connections" section is designed to show you that there are many similarities across the world even though location, climate, history, and culture may be very different.
Explore
Spend some time looking at the following articles, websites, infographics, and videos to learn more about the Latin America and all it has to offer.
Discuss & Reflect
Now that you have spent some time exploring and learning more about Latin America, it's time to talk about the things that you found interesting, questioned, or want to know more about. Begin by discussing your learning with someone else. It's always helpful to get another person's perspective! THEN, choose one (or more) of the reflection activities to show what you have learned.
MEXICO, CENTRAL AMERICA, & THE CARIBBEAN ESSENTIAL QUESTION: Which 3 places that you have visited this week would you most want to go explore in person? What about them makes you want to visit?
Talk with a friend or family member.
Click on the "Let's Get Talking" questions for a larger document.
Think about your conversations then click on the images to the right to create one or more products that show your learning.
Try it Out!
Maya Math
According to "Living Maya Time," the ancient Maya used mathematics to support many activities in their daily lives, from market transactions to predicting eclipses and making sophisticated calendar calculations. Maya mathematics is vigesimal, which means that instead of counting by tens, Maya math counts by twenties. Not long ago, traditional people in the Yucatán still used seeds, sticks and shells to make calculations.
CLICK BELOW TO SEE HOW YOUR MAYA MATH SKILLS MEASURE UP!
Healthy Living & Wellness
As you explore the Mesoamerica Ball Game, think about what similarities there are between the ball game and basketball. What healthy advantages are there to playing sports like basketball?
Explore an Original Ballcourt of Mesoamerica
Enter this preserved ballcourt of Chichen Itza and learn about some of the key features of the court.
Even Elena played the Ball Game!
View the first few minutes of the Elena of Avalor episode "Olaball" which is based on the Mesoamerica Ball Game.
HEALTHY LIVING TIP:
EXERCISE DAILY
Aim for at least 30 minutes of exercise most days of the week. Anything that you enjoy and gets your heart pumping will do wonders.
BENEFITS:
Better sleep & mood
Strengthens your heart
Boosts your immune system
Increases energy levels
Strengthens bones
Higher self-esteem