Discovery Education: "Time Warp Trio: Me Oh Maya"
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Select the video that is 21:31 minutes in length
Watch the video and use the discussion questions below to check for understanding
Bloom's Discussion Questions:
1.What is the name of the Mayan game that the three boys are thrown into? (knowledge)
2.Research what an “equinox” is and give 5 facts about it. (application)
3. After watching the “Mayan Ringball” section predict what will happen next. (evaluation)
4. Describe the type of clothing that the Mayan people are wearing. (comprehension)
5. List the types of foods that the boys are offered. (knowledge)
6. Retell the story of the girl’s father. (comprehension)
7. Illustrate a diagram of a ringball court in the Mayan civilization. (application)
8. Distinguish one difference between basketball and ringball. (analysis)
9. List some symbols that the Mayans used instead of numbers. (knowledge)
10. Develop a new ending for the episode that would be realistic in Mayan civilizations. (synthesis)
Essential Questions:
Why do you think the Mayans had their own systems of calendars and numbers?
Was life easier during the Mayan civilization? Why or why not?
What is the most impressive part about the Mayan civilization?
Common Core:
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.(CCR.RL.1.7)
Make strategic use of digital media and visual display of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentation (CCR.SL.1.5)
Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. (SL.1.4)
Log in or create an account for free!
In the search box type: "me oh Maya"
Select the video that is 21:31 minutes in length
Watch the video and use the discussion questions below to check for understanding
Bloom's Discussion Questions:
1.What is the name of the Mayan game that the three boys are thrown into? (knowledge)
2.Research what an “equinox” is and give 5 facts about it. (application)
3. After watching the “Mayan Ringball” section predict what will happen next. (evaluation)
4. Describe the type of clothing that the Mayan people are wearing. (comprehension)
5. List the types of foods that the boys are offered. (knowledge)
6. Retell the story of the girl’s father. (comprehension)
7. Illustrate a diagram of a ringball court in the Mayan civilization. (application)
8. Distinguish one difference between basketball and ringball. (analysis)
9. List some symbols that the Mayans used instead of numbers. (knowledge)
10. Develop a new ending for the episode that would be realistic in Mayan civilizations. (synthesis)
Essential Questions:
Why do you think the Mayans had their own systems of calendars and numbers?
Was life easier during the Mayan civilization? Why or why not?
What is the most impressive part about the Mayan civilization?
Common Core:
Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.(CCR.RL.1.7)
Make strategic use of digital media and visual display of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentation (CCR.SL.1.5)
Describe people, places, things, and events with relevant details, expressing ideas and feelings clearly. (SL.1.4)