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**__ACTIVITY 1__ Mesoamerica: Introduction and Chronology**
Where is the Mesoamerican culture zone? What are some of the cultural characteristics of Mesoamerica? Use an organizational chart to prepare for a class discussion and Chalk Talk in which you are able to:
 * Read John Pohl's //Mesoamerica: Introduction and Chronology// to learn about Mesoamerica and the characteristics of the PreClassic, Classic and PostClassic periods ([[file:themesoamericanballgame/Pohl's Introduction.doc|Pohl's Introduction.doc]]).
 * Demonstrate your understanding of //Introduction and Chronology// by writing a brief summary in Spanish describing the distinguishing characteristics of each era ([[file:themesoamericanballgame/Pohl's Chronology.doc|Pohl's Chronology.doc]]).
 * Click on the interactive activity and Explore the Mesoamerican World at http://www.mesoballgame.org/ballgame/
 * locate Mesoamerica on a map
 * identify the modern nations roughly located in Mesoamerica
 * discuss the origins of civilization
 * discuss plant domestication and the development of agricultural intensification
 * explain the social structure

(created by Carley Weted, BHS 2011)
 * En Español**

//Mesoamerica:Introduction and Chronology// by John Pohl, Spanish version [] [|www.ballgame.org]
 * Materials**

Summary in Spanish Chalk Talk Class discussion
 * Assessment:**