National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Aztec Mythology
By clicking on one of the links provided, you can learn about seven different Aztec myths. Choose information based upon level of difficulty at the top.
Read Works
Read Works: Aztecs, Incas, and Mayans the Aztec Empire
[Free Registration/Login Required] This nonfiction passage provides information about the ancient Aztec Empire, including the significance of Montezuma and Tenochtitlan. This passage reinforces essential reading comprehension skills....
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Godchecker: Aztec Mythology: The Blood Thirsty Gods of Ancient Mexico
Dig into the rich history of the Aztec deity dating back to a time before Mexico was Mexico. Explore the gods of the Aztec through concise biographies filled with standard information and fun facts.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Key Concepts: Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
The resource from Khan Academy provides practice questions for a high school world history course. This section assesses students' knowledge of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations.
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Aztec History: Aztec History
A detailed look at the great Aztec Empire! The menu bar links to all the major topics: religion, food, clothing, art, timeline, family life, languages, calendar, culture, music, games, government. Within each topic are related photos.
American Indian Heritage Foundation
American Indian Heritage Foundation: Aztec Creation
A brief story describing the creation of the world according to Aztec belief called Coatlique.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Aztec Civilization
Provides a summary of the Aztec civilization covering religion, currency, education, and culture.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Daily Life
Study the daily life of people during the Aztec Empire including food, clothing, housing, and education on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History for Kids: Aztecs, Maya, and Inca
Kids learn about the ancient civilizations of the Americas including the Aztecs, Maya, and Inca Empires.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Tenochtitlan
On this site, students learn about Tenochtitlan, the capital city of the Aztec Empire built upon an island.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Writing and Technology
Kids learn about the writing and technology of the Aztec Empire including their calendar, agriculture, and medicine on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Government and Empire
Students can learn about the Government of the Aztec Empire including the emperor, officials, laws, and interesting facts on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Religion, Gods, and Mythology
Kids learn about the religion, Gods, and mythology of the Aztec Empire including the pyramids, temples, and priests on this site.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations
A fun word search game with terms about the Aztec, Maya, and Inca Civilizations. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec
This site is a brief article from the encyclopedia Mythica, and contains information on the Aztec god, Xipe Totec. The article is three paragraphs long and contains great background information into the subject.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Tezcatlipoca
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica contains a brief overview of the Aztec god, Texcatlipoca. The information is short but very informative and contains great background information on the subject.
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Tenochtitlan
At this site read how the Aztecs found the city they named Tenochtitlan and a brief description of what it looked like.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Hernan Cortes
Investigate the biography and life of Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernan Cortes. Read about how he conquered the Aztec Empire.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Native Americans in Olden Times
Get ideas and a lesson plans for teaching about the Aztec, Inca, and Maya cultures.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Sweet Lure of Chocolate
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Tom Swift in the City of Gold by Victor Appleton
Classic Reader provides numerous classic works from famous authors. One work is Tom Swift in the City of Gold, an adventure multi-chapter book written by the ghost writer Victor Appleton. In this book's quest, the main character seeks a...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Hernando Cortes 1485 1547
Furnished is a brief summary of the life and explorations of Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes. Take a look at the photos and maps of his journey of what today is called Mexico.
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Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Clash of Cultures: Indigenous America and the Conquistadores
A learning module that begins with "Clash of Cultures: Indigenous America and the Conquistadores" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF...
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