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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Moctezuma Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Under Moctezuma, the Aztec empire was strong and expanded its borders. However, when the Spanish arrived, their superior power and weapons enabled them to conquer the Aztecs. Read about Moctezuma's life, his interactions with the Spanish...
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: The Conquistadors

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge website that provides a virtual field trip exploring the Spanish adventurers who quested for gold and land in the New World. The site has information on Pizarro, Orellana, Cabeza de Vaca, Cortes as well as extensive information...
Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Complex Societies

For Teachers 5th
A learning module on the complexities of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered...
Website
Other

Dumbarton Oaks Museum: Pre Columbian Collection

For Students 9th - 10th
Browse the museum's collection of pre-Columbian art by culture (e.g., Inca, Aztec, May, Olmec) or by medium.
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Other

Tennessee Technological University: Civilization in Central America

For Students 9th - 10th
An outline of important civilizations in Central America that includes the Olmecs, the Maya, the Toltecs, and the Aztecs. The Aztec civilization is the focal point of the outline, which gives the major points concerning their culture in...
Website
University of Calgary

University of Calgary: Hernando Cortes Exploration

For Students 9th - 10th
This account of "The Conquest of the Aztec Empire" tells the story of Cortes' encounter with the Aztecs and the fall of the empire.
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Curated OER

The Aztec Empire Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Aztec Empire map
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Curated OER

Aztec Sacrifices

For Students 9th - 10th
Aztec sacrifices
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Curated OER

The Aztec Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Aztec Empire map
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Curated OER

Aztec God of Games

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Aztec God of Games
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Ruler

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon illustration of an Aztec ruler.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Woman

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon representation of an Aztec woman, with basket.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Sports

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Aztec Sports."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Woman

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Aztec Woman."
eBook
Other

The Aztec Calendar

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed description of the Aztec calendar with many pictures, charts, etc.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Xipe Totec

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Xochiquetzal

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Encyclopedia Mythica contains great information on the Aztec god, Xochiquetzal. The article is two paragraphs long and very factual.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tlaloc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the free encyclopedia Wikipedia contains brief but informative information on the Aztec god, Tlaloc. Great for background knowledge on the subject.
Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Age of Exploration: The Spanish Conquest of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy description of the life of Hernan Cortes, the Spanish conquistador who brought down the Aztec Empire in Mexico. How this came to be is explained, with many details of the sophistication of Aztec civilization.
Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Hernan Cortes

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University gives the text of Cortes' second letter to King Charles V, describing the Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan, and the people who lived there.
Handout
San Jose State University

San Jose State University: Conquest of the Cities of Gold: Europe's Interactions

For Students 6th - 8th
The arrival of Hernan Cortez in Mexico, his encounters with the Aztec ruler Montezuma II and the Spanish defeat of the Aztecs are described.
Website
Other

Heritage History: Montezuma

For Students 3rd - 8th
Historical information about Montezuma II, ruler of the Aztecs at the time of the Spanish Conquest. The information is taken from heritage history books written for young people.
Online Course
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: World History: Unit: 600 1450 Regional & Interregional Interaction

For Students 9th - 10th
The World History unit is from Khan Academy. The years 600 to 1450 are included. The Byzantine Empire, European Middle Ages, origins of Islam, spread of Islam, Great Schism, Crusades, Mongols, Song China, Medieval Japan, Maya Empire,...
Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...

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