Ancient Mayans Infographic

Worksheet Description

Students will create an infographic to highlight this civilization.

Here are some ideas for infographics that could be used to describe the ancient Maya civilization:

• Timeline – An infographic timeline that shows the major periods of ancient Maya history, from the Preclassic period to the Postclassic period.
• Gods and Goddesses – An infographic that showcases some of the most important deities in Maya mythology, including their symbols and associations.
• Writing Systems – An infographic that explains the complex hieroglyphic writing system used by the Maya, including examples of important texts and their translations.
• Architecture – An infographic that showcases some of the most impressive examples of Maya architecture, including temples, pyramids, and ball courts.
• The Calendar – An infographic that explains the complex calendar system used by the Maya, including the Long Count, Haab, and Tzolk’in calendars.
• Agriculture – An infographic that shows the various crops and agricultural techniques used by the Maya to sustain their civilization, including terraced farming and irrigation systems.
• Social Hierarchy – An infographic that illustrates the social hierarchy of ancient Maya society, including the roles and responsibilities of nobles, priests, and commoners.