Mexico

Resources in this category:

Ancient Observatories: Chichen Itza
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ancientobs/chichen/flash.html

See the ruins of one of the Maya’s most powerful cities. Located in the Yucatan, Chichen Itza once served as a ceremonial center. Learn about Mayan history, mythology, their two calendars, and their fascination with astronomy. Presented by the Exploratorium.

Brooklyn Expedition: Latin America
http://www.brooklynexpedition.org/latin/

This fun, colorful site from the Brooklyn Children’s Museum introduces children (and adults!) to Latin American culture and history. You can choose from topics as diverse as holidays, animals, ancient beliefs and rituals, and many more. Also features interactive pictures, maps, and feedback from kids. Good for a quick introduction to the region, or just to browse!

Discovering Mexico
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/96/mexico/

"Spend a week in Mexico with a NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC photographer whose dispatches introduce you to everyone from pilgrims at Guadalupe to mariachi bands in the capital."

Lords of Copan
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/copan/

"Explore monuments and tombs erected by the rulers of one of the great Maya cities. And come face-to-face with the Red Lady, an esteemed Maya noble."

Maya Adventure
http://www.smm.org/sln/ma/

Includes a virutal tour of famous Maya sites and related activities.

Mexico for Kids
http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html

A site for kids created by the Office of the Presidency of the Republic of Mexico where they can learn about Mexico's history, government, environment, and peoples. The site includes games, news, music and videos.

Mexico: Country Studies
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/mxtoc.html

This page from the Library of Congress has a lot of facts about Mexico.

Mexico: Splendors of Thirty Centuries
http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/

Learn about the history of Mexico from ancient times to the 20th century at this site which includes many pictures, photographs and timelines.

Secret of the Maya Glyphs
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/features/97/bureau/

"We dare you! Join WORLD magazine's Travel Bureau kids on an adventure into a Maya temple. Can you unlock the secrets of the tomb?"

The Sonoran Desert
http://www.oneworldjourneys.com/sonoran/index.html

"Experience the blistering heat and extraordinary beauty of the Sonoran Desert."