| Title: |
Maya: A Simulation of Mayan Civilization during the Seventh Century. |
| Author: |
Roth, Peter |
| Publisher: |
Interaction Publishers, Inc., DBA Interact, 1825 Gillespie Way, 101, El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| Publication Date: |
1993-00-00 |
| Pages: |
98 |
| Abstract: |
This
simulation allows students to explore the lives of the great rulers of
the Mayan culture. Students learn the mysterious history of the Maya by
decoding glyphs, investigating the unusual religion of the Maya,
unraveling the complex Mayan calendar, and discovering the Mayan number
system's secret meanings. Specific cooperation skills are taught and
practiced to foster collaborative skills. Students are divided into
teams and provided with three types of goods they produce in order to
trade and create comparative advantage. Daily meetings by the teams
assess the team achievement. The simulation concludes with a final
grand ceremony based on the knowledge gained from the study of the
culture. (Includes a student guide.) (EH) |
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