Tales of the Maya Skies

Suitable for: College, General Audiences, Grades 4-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Available languages: English, Mayan, Spanish (Mexico & Latin America)
Covered subject areas: History & Ancient Cultures, Mythology, Space Science & Astronomy
Runtime: 34 minutes
Release date: 2009
Description

Tales of the Maya Skies immerses the audience in Mayan astronomy, art and culture through a custom score and visuals. 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.

The program is accompanied by an extensive Educator’s Guide. Narrated by Latin Grammy award winner Lila Downs.

Produced by Chabot Space & Science Center, supported by grants from the National Science Foundation and the Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City.

TRAILER
FULL PREVIEW
Stills