Open Educational Resources
A curated collection of teaching materials
Bofedales en Atacama: saber ancestral para la seguridad hídrica
Description: This video explores the ancient technique of water harvesting and storage employed by the Aymara people of the Atacama Desert to ensure water security. By building canals and ditches, the communities enable water to seep into the soil, storing it for use...
Retrato de Tenochtitlan
Description: A digital reconstruction of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), which was built on the lake of Texcoco, which has now been desiccated. It allows viewers to explore and compare the city’s relationship with water then and now. Teaching...
Breve historia de la desecación de los lagos del Valle de México: desde Tenochtitlan hasta el nuevo aeropuerto internacional
Description: This article outlines the historical process by which the lakes in the Valley of Mexico were dried up, from colonial times to the present, and highlights the environmental and cultural implications of this process. Teaching ideas: Students can begin by...