Native America: Understanding the Past through Things

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 06.04.08

1. Unit Guide

1. Introduction
2. Rationale
3. What is a Myth?
4. Religion and Human Sacrifice
5. Writing and Literature
6. Popol Vuh
7. Brief Look at Inca Civilization 1200-1534 A.D.
8. Inca Wealth
9. Inca Human Sacrifice
10. Inca Writing System—Khipu—Destruction and Impact on Literature
11. Mythology of the Inca—Common Features
12. Inca Myth Choice #One—"The Rod of Gold"
13. Inca Myth Choice #Two—"The Boy Who Rose to the Sky"
14. Inca Myth Choice #3—"Why the Fox Has a Huge Mouth"
15. Inca Myth Choice #4—"The Mouse Husband"
16. Other Tools Used in This Unit
17. Fun Notes/Activities on This Unit
18. Classroom Activities
19. Pennsylvania Academic Standards
20. Works Cited and Resources for Teachers
21. Resources for Students
22. Appendix A