Ancient Civilizations Trunk

After over two decades of successful outreach, the Kellogg Institute is retiring the Traveling Trunks Program. We are grateful for all of the teachers who have utilized these trunks to internationalize their classrooms and to help students learn more about the Global South. We know the collaboration between teachers in our community and our Traveling Trunks Program made a difference in the lives of so many students and we are proud of that work.

Curriculum Guide

The curriculum guide is a binder filled with content descriptions, country profiles, lesson plans, teaching resources, and recipes.
 

Books & Literature

Castillo, Ana. Mi Hija, Mi Hijo, El Aguila, La Paloma
Griek, Susan Vande. A Gift for Ampato
Marcos, Subcomandante. The Story of Colors / La Historia de los Colores
McCunney, Michelle. Mario's Mayan Journey
Menchú, Rigoberta. I, Rigoberta Menchú
Ober, Hal. How Music Came to the World
Paz, Octavio. Sunstone / Piedra de Sol
Pitakanen, Matti A. The Grandchildren of the Incas
Wisniewski, David. Rain Player
 

Musical Instruments

• Teponaztle Drum, with stick
• Fish Whistle
• Straight Flute
• Turtle Ocarina
   

Cultural Items

Amate Bark Paintings (2)
Aztec Calendar (Sunstone)
Chac Mool (Reclining Figure)
Metate, Mortar, and Pestle (3 pieces)
Drum Player
Mini Mask
Molinillo
Tripod Bowl
 

Compact Discs

Codex, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl
“America Indigena, Xavier Quijas Yxayotl”
 

Maps & Posters

“The Americas—National Geographic Society
Aztec Calendar
The Aztecs: Story of Ancient Mexico
Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations Bulletin Board Set”
 

Teaching Resources

Mayas, Aztecs, Incas, Cooperative Learning Activities
Mayan, Incan, and Aztec Civilizations
Eyewitness: Aztec, Inca, Maya
Aztec, Maya, and Inca Designs
Story Starters on the Aztec, Incas, and Mayas
The Big Book of Ancient Aztec, Maya, and Inca Activities