Aztec
Creation Myth
Read "In the Beginnings" to begin lesson
Awesome Aztecs Powerpoint
Aztec Empire Powerpoint
Government
Social Structure
Agriculture
Accomplishments and Inventions
Mr. Donn's Website
Video of Volador, 5:41 min
Chocolate: Food for the Gods, Journey from Beans to Bar
Chocolate Worksheet
Video of Volador, 5:41 min
Chocolate: Food for the Gods, Journey from Beans to Bar
Chocolate Worksheet
Religion
Calendar
Temples
Build Your Own Aztec Temple Out of Paper
List of Gods and Goddesses
Gods and Goddesses
Mythology and Legends
Powerpoint of 3 Gods with Art and Writing activity to follow up
Temples
Build Your Own Aztec Temple Out of Paper
List of Gods and Goddesses
Gods and Goddesses
Mythology and Legends
Powerpoint of 3 Gods with Art and Writing activity to follow up
Video about the Beating Heart
Doctor's explanation about the human sacrifice - may be too graphic in detail for some
Video of Introduction of Aztec to Cortes, 1:20 min
From History.com, very short but informative
Conquistadors
Websites Used as Reference:
Aztec History Website
This has EVERTYTHING you need!
http://www.aztec-history.com/ancient-aztec-religion.html - Religion, Calendar, and the Sun
Mr. Donn's Website on Aztecs
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/religion.html - Religion
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/ballgame.html - Ball Game
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/flyingbirds.html - Flying Birds
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/floating-gardens.html - Floating Gardens
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/correct-behavior.html - Correct Behavior
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/tenochtitlan.html - Tenochtitlan
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/place.html - Land of the Prickly Pear Cactus
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/spanish-arrival.html - Spanish Arrival
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/cortes_hernan.shtml - Cortes
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/ballgame.html - Ball Game
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/flyingbirds.html - Flying Birds
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/floating-gardens.html - Floating Gardens
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/correct-behavior.html - Correct Behavior
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/tenochtitlan.html - Tenochtitlan
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/place.html - Land of the Prickly Pear Cactus
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/spanish-arrival.html - Spanish Arrival
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/cortes_hernan.shtml - Cortes
Ducksters Website
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/religion_gods_and_mythology.php - Religion, Gods, Mythology
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/daily_life.php - Daily Life, Clothes, Games, Food
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/writing_and_technology.php - Writing and Technology
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/tenochtitlan.php - Tenochtitlan
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/spanish_conquest.php - Spanish Conquest
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/hernan_cortes.php - Cortes
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/daily_life.php - Daily Life, Clothes, Games, Food
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/writing_and_technology.php - Writing and Technology
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/tenochtitlan.php - Tenochtitlan
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_empire/spanish_conquest.php - Spanish Conquest
http://www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/hernan_cortes.php - Cortes
Odyssey Online
Ancient Americas - includes Aztec, Inca, and Maya
History.com
Articles, videos, etc. on the Aztecs
Kidspast
Aztec Website
KidsConnect
iPad Assignment:![]()
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Mesoamerican BallgameOn this website, explore what you like. Then go to Explore Game and click on Ball, Uniform, Court, and Game. After reading about these essential parts of the Mesoamerican Ballgame, go to the iPad app American Art and view the following artifacts.
Investigate American Art![]() Take a look at the two Ballplayer Figures, the Ceremonial Ball Game, the Hacha, the Rabbit Hacha, and the two Yokes.
Activity:After viewing the Mesoamerican Ballgame website and the various artifacts left over from this time period, you must create your own such ballgame and uniform. You must include a description of each part of the uniform and the rules that accompany your game. The outcome of the game can be the same as the Mesoamerican Ballgame, but it cannot be any more graphic than the original website. Create your own Weebly to display your ballgame to the classroom! A rubric will be provided for you to follow.
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