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Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Unit PlanMaya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations Unit Plan
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Here are a series of lessons on the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan civilizations. This incredible, 15-lesson unit would be perfect for any fifth grade study on these important civilizations. Learners focus on the complex nature of the cultures, how their belief systems affected their actions, how the societies found and utilized their resources, and how geography impacted each society's day-to-day life. An excellent educational resource!

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the aztecs, the incas, the mayans, native americans, native american history, native american tribes, mesoamerica, mayan culture, the incan empire

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aztec, inca, maya, social studies
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Unit Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
21 days
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2016
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