Learning from the Maya
Aug 6th, 2009 by Marilyn Anderson
Learning from the Maya About Diversity, Culture and Ecology
A Teacher’s & Parent’s Guide
By Marilyn Anderson
An online teacher’s guide to accompany the Coloring Book: Maya Arts and Crafts of Guatemala/Artes y Artesanías Mayas de Guatemala.
Or download a printable version: Learning_from_the_Maya.zip
(requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
The Lessons:
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Appreciating Diversity
A multicultural lesson based on the traditional clothing of the Maya -
Bags, Baskets, Bundles, Gourds and Nets
Ancient and imaginative ways of the Maya for making, using and carrying things -
Put It in a Reusable Bag
Relating Maya arts and crafts to ecology -
Resources
Further information on books and websites
