Day 38: 2012 The End of the World? (4/7/11)

Aim: The historians will critic the end of the world Mayan Calendar debate citing evidence and personal opinion.

Task 1: Submit your homework. If you already completed your homework last night, you do not have to submit it again.

Task 2 Quick Question: Some people believe that the world will end in the year 2012 based on an interpretation of a Mesoamerican calendar. Is this a reasonable idea or do you think that is a crazy idea?

Task 3: Track Mr. Sanders as he explains the Mayan calendar system.

Task 4: Spend some time looking at different websites that talk about the end of the world and its relationship with the Mayan calendar.

• National Geographic News Article
• A Personal Website (I would be wary on the credibility of this one)
• An article put out by NASA
• Info-graphic Looking at Both Sides

Task 5: After doing some research, do you think it is fair to believe that the world will end in 2012? Why or why not?

Homework: Read about the religious beliefs and practices of the Mayan peoples and complete the workbook page.