MESOAMERICA
Research Guide
Research Prompts:
Give a general physical description of historic site/landmark
What’s the most interesting about this site? Why do you want to share it?
What is/was its purpose?
Why was this significant to the (Mayan/Inca) people? Why is this significant to the people of (Mexico/Peru) today?
Research Learning Targets:
I can gather information by searching and collecting from a variety of trustworthy sources.
I can organize my information by recording notes in a graphic organizer.
I can share my sources by adding website links to my research.
library RESEARCH DATABASES
These are research databases that you have access to as a WMS student. They are trustworthy and up-to-date! Use these to find more information on your historical site or more modern landmark.
recommended WEBSITES
These are websites that are credible and up-to-date.
The History Channel's website has good information on ancient ruins. Once you have chose an ancient ruin, search for it this website.
The Ancient History Encyclopedia has good information on ancient ruins. Once you have chose an ancient ruin, search for it this website.
Lonely Planet is a guidebook company that has good information on both ancient ruins, and also modern landmarks.
Foder's is a guidebook company that has good information on both ancient ruins, and also modern landmarks.
Peru Travel is Peru's official travel and tourism website. It has good information on Inca ruins and also more modern landmarks in Peru. Use this website if you are researching the Incas.
VisitMexico is Mexico's official travel and tourism website. It has good information on Maya ruins and also more modern landmarks in Peru. Use this website if you are researching the Mayas.
do you want more helP with research?
Email Ms. Cole at breana.cole@watertown.k12.ma.us