Lesson 1: Maya Map - Locate the Maya world on a map - Identify
countries in Central America - Identify locations of major Maya
sites Materials: The Maya Map student activity sheet; world maps
Time Required: 30 minutesDirections: - Introduce students to the
Maya civilization by having them locate modern-day countries in
Central America and the ancient sites of Caracol, Cerén, Copán,
and Tikal. - Distribute the Maya Map student activity sheet and
review the instructions with students. Have students work
independently or with partners to locate and label the
following: - Bodies of water: Caribbean Sea, North Pacific Ocean
- Modern-day countries: Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala, and
Honduras - Ancient Maya sites: Caracol (Belize), Cerén (El
Salvador), Copán (Honduras), and Tikal (Guatemala) - As a
follow-up activity, have students work in teams to research and
present 10 facts about each ancient Maya site. Answers: Maya Map
answer key