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HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES

Try these two Mayan-related activities!

 
 
The Maya used two different calendars. So how did they plan a New Year's party?
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  No 1s or 2s here. Learn to count like the Maya by studying one of their ancient documents.
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Want more? These activities are from Math and Science Across Cultures , by Maurice Bazin, Modesto Tamez, and the Exploratorium Teacher Institute.

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