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Ages: 4 - 18
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Mayan Astronomy
From classroomclips.org, produced by Classroom Clips NASA Connect
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The Mayan astronomers looked at the sky differently than most other
civilizations. Since they lived near the equator, they had more accurate
viewings of the skies and during noon, the sun cast no shadows. This video points out some of the remarka...ble achievements of these people, especially those dealing with astronomy.
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July 17, 2011 at 09:49 PM
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Ages: 3 - 18
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The ancient Mayan civilization was indigenous to present day Central America and southern Mexico. Its chief city for nearly a millennium and a major Mayan archeological site is located on the Yucatan Peninsula--it is Chichen Itza.Length 3:38
June 23, 2012 at 03:00 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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Documental didáctico perteneciente a la colección Exploradores de la Historia. Un buen video para los niños. Este documental ofrece una visión general de los Mayas y tiene dibujos agradables. (7:32)
May 24, 2012 at 02:20 PM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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In the ruins of the Maya city Xultun, a National Geographic explorer has uncovered written calculations that contradict the prediction that the world will end on December 21, 2012. (01:53)
December 23, 2012 at 02:13 PM
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Ages: 14 - 18
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In a cave in Mexico's Yucatán, a National Geographic explorer reveals what is believed to have been an underground observatory for witnessing the zenith passage of the sun. (03:50)
December 23, 2012 at 02:16 PM
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Ages: 5 - 18
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This 6:04 minute long video explains how the Aztec and Inca tribes of Mexico and South America live and their accomplishments. The video uses artifacts and maps to help explain these peoples. Well done overview.
July 16, 2011 at 09:30 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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The Mayans
From history.com, produced by The History Channel
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An overview of Mayan history as we know it. Cartoon video includes topics such as their disappearance, concept of zero, forms of writing, and 365-day calendars.
January 18, 2011 at 05:26 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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An exceptional video that shows the bases of Mayan astronomy, how advanced they were, and asks some interesting questions for the students to ponder. Well worth the three minutes.
April 4, 2011 at 10:45 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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This 3:42 uses a narrator and good images to provide an overview of what each of these groups accomplished and also how they lived.
June 30, 2011 at 11:12 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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The ancient Mayan ruins of the city Palenque lie in stark contrast to that of Egypt. But, these monuments share similar purposes. In this video clip, Egyptologist Kara Cooney searches for answers. (1:10)
March 12, 2012 at 06:00 PM
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