maya_worksheet.doc - Open this document to use with the 2nd website below.  Each student should complete the questions for use as class notes.  You can print out the questions & do the worksheet by hand, or type in the answers & then print it out.  Be careful to save your work as you go to avoid losing it!

http://www.destination360.com/tikal/guide.htm - Explore the Mayan city of Tikal in Guatemala.

http://www.mayankids.com/mkintro.htm - After checking out Tikal, browse the many different sections of this website.  Use the small subheadings under each category to learn about Maya-related topics such as bug tacos, hairless dogs, and chewing gum.

When you finish your notes sheet:

http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngexplorer/0309/adventures/ - Mystery Scavenger Hunt - Find out who is buried in the blue tomb.  This one's a bit "kiddie", but it's full of good informantion.

http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/AA/aaflashfront.htm - Good site offering interesting facts about the ancient Americas.

http://www.coedu.usf.edu/culture/Activities/TTT_Mayan/index.htm - Once you have learned a bit about the Mayans, you can try out this Tic-Tac-Toe review game.