34 minutes
Grades 3-12
Tales of the Maya Skies immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. Produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, Tales of the Maya Skies inspires and educates through its description of the Maya’s accurate astronomical achievements and how astronomy connected them to the Universe. Also discussed will be the end of the Mayan long count calendar, which occurs on December 21, 2012., causing, according to astrologers, the end of the world.
Educational Resources
Concept guide and online activities
