Learning from the Maya About Diversity, Culture and Ecology
A Teacher’s & Parent’s Guide

Introductory Note to Teachers and Parents

The Guide and How to Use It Effectively

Lessons:

1. Appreciating Diversity ~ A multicultural lesson based on the traditional clothing of the Maya
2. Bags, Baskets, Bundles, Gourds and Nets ~ Ancient and imaginative ways of the Maya for making, using and carrying things
3. Put It in a Reusable Bag ~ Relating Maya arts and crafts to ecology

Resources
Further information on books and websites

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