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