teotihuac?n site (san juan teotihuac?n, mexico)

Demonstrates methods for calculating the perimeters and areas of square and rectangles by exploring the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan.

Constructs a portrait of the ancient Mesoamerican community of Teotihuacan through an examination and interpretation of its architecture, sculpture, mural painting, and ceramics.

Paloma, a young girl who sells soft drinks to tourists at the pyramids of Teotihuac?n, dreams that she is told about the value of peace and the destruction of war by the people of the ancient city.

Describes the ancient Mexican ruins and discusses the culture, religion, and daily life of the people who preceded the Aztecs.

Discusses the history of the pyramids of Teotihuacan and of the Aztecs, how they evolved from the Toltecs, how they lived and worshipped, and how they were overcome by the Spaniards.