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\nHow Cortez Defeated the Aztecs\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the cultural aspects of the Aztec Indians and their beliefs and knowledge base at the time of Cortez's invasion. They explore how their beliefs impacted the results of Cortez's invasion. Students synthesize...\n
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\nAztec Word Search\n

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\nIn this word search worksheet, students locate 20 Aztec vocabulary terms and names in the word puzzle utilizing the word bank provided.\n
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\nMexican Moments\n

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\nIn this Aztec calendar worksheet, young scholars create an Aztec scroll calendar to record the itinerary of a virtual trip to Mexico. They research the symbols used in Aztec calendars and use the internet to find the places in Mexico...\n
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\nAztec and Mayan Mythology\n

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\nHere's a fresh take on a mythology unit. Use the myths of the Mayan and Aztec peoples of Mesoamerica instead of the more traditional Greek and Roman stories. This abstract suggests possible approaches and resources that can be...\n
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\nNew Wave Aztec\n

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\nStudents create animation symbols on the computer based on The Aztec Empire work of Keith Haring. In this animation lesson plan, students use drawings and put them into the computer over a series of 8 weeks.\n
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\nCommon Good in Aztec Culture\n

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\nStudents investigate the Aztec religion and its symbols. For this Aztec religion lesson, students develop understanding of why the Aztecs gave sacrifices. Students write an essay looking at the Aztec religion and can explain its...\n
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\nUnit 2: Early American Civilizations\n

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\nFifth graders explore early American civilizations in a four-week ELA unit. Every lesson offers an opportunity to read and discuss a selected passage followed by word work that covers vocabulary, grammar, and morphology. Learners write...\n
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\nCommon Good in Aztec Culture Lesson 2: Aztec Religion\n

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\nStudents examine human sacrifice and read about Aztec gods and religious practices. They study Aztec sacrifice while looking at opportunity costs of doing things for the common good.\n
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\nAztec Dance\n

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\nSeventh graders study Aztec dance to learn about their culture and civilization. In this Aztec study lesson, 7th graders watch a video of Aztec dancers and describe the dance on an index card. Students visit a website to learn the...\n
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\nAztec Floating Gardens\n

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\nAztecs created amazing hydroponic gardens called Chinampas, to grow their crops. Learners in grades k-7 engage in four mini-experiments to understand just how amazing floating gardens are. Tip: A perfect way to bring science into your...\n
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\nMeet the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas\n

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\nStudents study the geography of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and create a map book. They share in stories and legends about these people. Handouts and worksheets are included.\n
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\nAztec and Mayan Mythology\n

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\nSixth graders write myths to show tolerance in creation. They read from both the Aztec and Mayan eras and develop an understanding of the similarities and differences of these two closely related cultures. They track the travels of...\n
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\nBible: Aztec Gods\n

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\nMiddle schoolers create a visual representation of an aspect of Aztec religion.  In this Aztec religion lesson, students work in groups to read a passage and create a visual way to remember the important information in it. ...\n
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\nConquest of the Americas\n

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\nStudents study the Aztecs and Incas. In this Aztecs and Incas instructional activity, students discover their similiarities and differences and how the Spainards defeated both. Students create a picture book about one of these empires.\n
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\nThe Heart of Human Experience: Cultura Azteca\n

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\nFirst graders explore Aztec culture to gain understanding of relationship between music, recreation, and culture. Seven lessons on one page.\n
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\nConquistadors: Hernán Cortes\n

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\nStudents discover the accomplishments of Hernan Cortes. In this Exploration Age lesson, students discuss the attributes of Cortes and his role as a conquistador. Students then conduct further research to participate in a debate about...\n
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\nAztec Puppet\n

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\nIn this arts and crafts worksheet, students cut out an Aztec puppet. Students cut the two slits on either end of the stand and push one end onto the other in order for the puppet to stand up.\n
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\nSouth American Indian Empires\n

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\nStudents study South American Indian Empires. In this South American Indian Empires lesson, students access an interactive web site to determine the answers to a drag and drop activity. They locate the Mayas, Inca, and Aztecs on a blank...\n
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\nThe Teotihuacan Fire Ceremony\n

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\nFire and light play an almost universal role in world religions, and the predecessors for the Aztecs were no exception. Using an animation, the enlightening video recreates the Teotichuacan Fire Ceremony with rich details and features...\n
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\nEarly American Civilizations Tell It Again!™ Read-Aloud Anthology\n

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\nBridge subjects ancient history and English language arts together with a unit all about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Eleven lessons begin with a read-aloud followed by a whole-class discussion in preparation for practice by...\n
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\nAmerican Floods: Crash Course World Mythology #18\n

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\nAccording to an ancient Mayan myth, the Creator made people using cornmeal and alcohol. Viewers explore the story with the 18th video in the Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars discover myths about floods from the Mayans and...\n
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\nWhat is Sacrifice?\n

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\nLearners explore the Aztec culture. In this world cultures activity, students examine the concept of sacrifice and discuss when sacrifice is justified versus unnecessary. Learners come up with a personal way to make a justified sacrifice.\n
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\nAmazing Aztecs\n

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\nStudents embark on a web quest in order to discover the mysteries of the Aztec civilization. For this ancient civilization lesson, students visit the provided seven websites in order to fill in each incomplete paragraph with the...\n
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\nThe Age of Early European Explorations & Conquests\n

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\nYour students' world will literally take shape in this presentation, which chronicles the growing edges of the (flat) earth during European Exploration of New Worlds. Dias, da Gama, Magellean, and Columbus are key players in this game of...\n
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