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Ancient Aztecs Lesson PlanAncient Aztecs Lesson Plan
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8th
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Social Studies & History
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Duration
5 days
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Ancient Aztecs

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  • Assessment Rubric: Aztec Sun Design
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Is it a calendar? A religious symbol? A political statement? One thing for certain is that Aztec sun stone designs remain an important symbol in Mexican cultural art. Young artists craft their own Aztec Sun design incorporating ideas associated by a study of the history of the Aztecs.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the aztecs, symbols, symbolism in art, the sun, mexican art, mexican culture, mexican history, geometric art, primary colors, secondary colors, complementary colors

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Coordinate the project with the study of the Aztecs in social studies classes

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructor should have models and be prepared to demonstrate the project
  • Requires additional time to collect and set up materials

Pros

  • The three-page packet includes a list of needed materials, guiding questions, and a six day plan
  • Links are provided to an image reference packet and a rubric/check list

Cons

  • The referenced Aztec history packet is not included in the resource

Common Core

SL.8.1.a

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