Significant Achievements of Medival Mesoamerican  Civilizations
 Michael Dufresne                                                                 Holmes Jr. High School  Davis, CA
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Introduction
One of the many areas of focus this year is the impact that medieval cultures had on history and their regions.  Each of the cultures we have examined this year has left an indelible mark that has facinated and intrigued us all.  The focus of this lesson is to look at the tremendous impact Mesoamerican Civilization have had on our world culture. 
Subject: World History
Topic: Achievements of Mesoamerican and Civilizations
Grade Level: 7th

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Standards Addressed

Seventh Grade
World History: Mesoamerican Civilizations

(7.7)  Students compare and contrast the geographic, political,economic, religions, and social structures of the Mesoamerican and Andean civilizations in terms of:late tectonics explains important features of the Earth's surface and major geologic events. As the basis for understanding this concept, students know:

5) the Mesoamerican  achievements in astronomy and mathematics, including the development of the calendar and the Mesoamerican knowledge of seasonal changes to the civilizations' agricultural systems.
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Related Websites:
Mayan Calendar

The Aztec: Maize, Markets and Mathematics

Aztec Architecture

Sounds of the Maya

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School NameHolmes Jr. High
School Location 1220 Drexel Drive, Davis CA. 95616
Your Name and e-mail address Michael Dufresne mdufresne@hjh.djusd.k12.ca.us
Last Revised: 06/30/2000 (insert and update last revision date every time you work on this page.)