Guatemala and Its Neighbors Trunk

Overview:

This unit is intended to focus on some of those aspects of Guatemalan life and history that are of great significance to understanding the people of Guatemala today and their situation.

Materials  in  Trunk:

• Motel of the Mysteries by David MaCaulay
• Guatemala by FACES
• El Salvador by FACES
• Costa Rica by FACES
• Artisans Around the World, Mexico and Central America
• The Hummingbird King, A Guatemalan Legend by Argentina Palacios
• Abuela’s Weave by Omar Castaneda
• Central America in the Classroom by the Resource Center of the Americas
• The Enchanted Orchard and Other Folktales of Central America by Dorothy Sharp Carter
• The Central Americans by Faren Bachelis
• The Invisible Hunters/Los Cazadores Invisibles:  A Legend from the Miskito Indians of Nicaragua by Harriet Rohmer
• The Most Beautiful Place in the World by Ann Cameron
• Magic Dogs of the Volcanoes by Manilo Argueta
• Central American Children Speak (video and teacher guide)
• Guatemala Rainbow calendar
• Maya Arts & Crafts of Guatemala Coloring Book
• Among the Volcanoes by Omar Castaneda
  
• Tortilla press
• Turquoise woven baby carrier (Tzute)
• Rainbow weaving
• Woven sash
• Woven shirt (Huipil)
• Mola
• Bull mask
• Candlestick holder