Bellringer1. List three ways our cultural norms are affected by

belief systems in the USA.

Today: contrast Mayan religion with modern US culture

Mayan Religion

PolytheisticPoly = many

Theis = god (close to dios)ic = having to do with

By the US flag: Agree• Take a sheet of paper with you• Discuss with your group and write 2 examples that support your

idea

By the pirate flag: disagree

1. Flowing Wells High School is better than Amphi High School

By the US flag: Agree• Take a sheet of paper with you• Discuss with your group and write 2 examples that support your

idea

By the pirate flag: disagree

2. Religion is the most important part of our culture

By the US flag: Agree

• Take a sheet of paper with you

By the pirate flag: disagree

3. Government offices should be open on Sundays to make it easier for people who work during the week

By the US flag: Agree

• Take a sheet of paper with you

By the pirate flag: disagree

4. People should stay in the religion their parents raised them in.

By the US flag: Agree

• Take a sheet of paper with you

By the pirate flag: disagree

5. Modern Americans are becoming less religious than 50 years ago

By the US flag: Agree

• Take a sheet of paper with you

By the pirate flag: disagree

6. Students should learn about all the different religions of the world

Chac

• God of Rain

Kinich Ahau

• Sun God

Ix Chel

• Moon and Fertility

Ixtab

• God of suicide

Mayan Beliefs and culture

Assignmenton the back of your

discussion paper

1. Read the Maya Belief System article2. Create a Venn Diagram comparing and

contrasting modern US culture and the Maya3. Write a paragraph supporting the statement

“religion was a very important part of Mayan culture”