Assignment:
Topic: Chalchihuitl, the importance and use of green stone in ancient Mesoamerica
• In the paper students must discuss, in detail, all aspects of the chosen topic such as the history, origins, recent research, context (environmental, sociopolitical, and cultural) of the subject, as well as cite any important studies or scholars known to do research on the subject.
• The class project paper must be at least 6-pages long, 12-point font and with 1-inch margins. Figures and bibliography must be included, but these do not count towards the 6-page requirement. Please, do not include a title page. For the paper, only read, use, and cite scholarly sources of information.To cite the books and articles, please use the Chicago style orAmerican Antiquity format of citation.