New Concepts for a Unit on the Ancient Maya.

Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh

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ERIC Number: EJ414133

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1990

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New Concepts for a Unit on the Ancient Maya.

Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh

Social Studies, v81 n3 p113-19 May-Jun 1990

Contends that social studies textbooks do not reflect recent archaeological research on pre-Columbian Americans. Summarizes recent research results and develops new concepts about Mayan civilization. Examines and rates 12 textbooks currently used in public schools regarding how well they incorporate the new research on Mayan civilization. (DB)

Descriptors: Archaeology, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Latin American History, Social Science Research, Social Studies, Textbook Content, Textbook Research, Units of Study, Western Civilization, World History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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