Spanish 3 · Week 33 · Decisiones, mitos y realidad

Los misterios de los mayas

Studying Mayan astronomy at "Chichén Itzá", students notice how wonder and uncertainty feel and why curiosity matters.

Self-awarenessGrades 9 to 12About 20 minutesIntermediate

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Students will: Students use archaeology vocabulary and "es probable que" with the subjunctive to discuss Mayan astronomy at "Chichén Itzá", and name how wonder and uncertainty feel.
SEL skill: Name wonder, curiosity, and doubt and see how curiosity supports learning
What it looks like: Students practice recognizing emotions by naming wonder, curiosity, and doubt, and by seeing why curiosity helps learning.
Content focus: Archaeology vocabulary; "es probable que" + subjunctive
Format: Think write pair share

Self-awareness

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Standards

WL.CM1.I: Communication Standard 1, Interpretive Communication (Intermediate range)
WL.CL2.I: Cultures Standard 2, Cultural Products, Practices, and Perspectives (Intermediate range)
WL.CN2.I: Connections Standard 2, Diverse Perspectives and Distinctive Viewpoints (Intermediate range)
National (ACTFL World Readiness): Acquiring Information and Diverse Perspectives, Interpretive Communication, Relating Cultural Products and Practices to Perspectives
Proficiency range: Intermediate

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