CHICHEN-ITZA VIRTUAL TOUR
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore the ancient Mayan city of Chichen-Itza, including the iconic Temple of Kukulkan (El Castillo). This virtual tour takes students through one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, teaching about Mayan civilization, astronomy, and architecture.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Explore Mayan history and culture
• Learn about ancient architectural achievements
• Understand astronomical knowledge of the Mayans
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Social Studies – World History
• National Council for Social Studies Standards
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Historical Thinking, Cultural Awareness, Geographic Literacy, Virtual Exploration
GRADE LEVELS: K-12 (All grades)
ACTIVITY TYPE: Virtual Tour