Mayan Astronomy Study List by Emily McKinney

The Importance of Astronomy

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:15 UTC

This article tells you about how the Mayans used astronomy. You can choose your reading level in the tabs on the left - Grade 2, 3, or 5. Pick the reading level that's just-right for you!

The Maya Calendar

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:16 UTC

Understand how the Mayan calendar worked and the importance of it still today.

The Maya and the Stars

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:17 UTC

This passage talks about why the Mayans used astronomy and how important it was to them. Use the tabs on the side to read it at a grade 4 or a grade 2 level.

Watch the Chichen Itza Snake Shadow

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:17 UTC

If you're not sure what this is, read the article called, "Maya Skies" to learn about it!

Maya Astronomy for Kids

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:22 UTC

A classroom-friendly article that introduces Maya star-gazing practices and astronomical achievements in language appropriate for 4th grade readers.

Maya Astronomy: Tracking the Sun and Stars

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:22:24 UTC

This short educational video explores how the Maya used astronomy to create calendars and plan agricultural activities. Includes simple animations and explanations suitable for elementary students.

Maya Skies

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-08-31 23:52:54 UTC

Read about how the Maya were so advanced that they created a calendar that followed seasons and time!

Cycles of the Moon

emilymckinney7_1 — 2025-09-04 14:22:11 UTC

Learn about how the moon works, what the phases of the moon are, and how long each cycle is. This can help you understand how the Mayans created their calendar.