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Exploring the Past: Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations and identify contributions they made to modern society. In this ancient civilizations lesson plan, 5th graders look at maps of where they were located.
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Mesoamerican Cultures

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils compare and contrast the Mayan and Aztec cultures. For this Mesoamerican cultures lesson, students visit classroom stations that feature the landmarks, popular foods, and gods of the 2 cultures. Pupils discuss their favorite...
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Aztec Leaders

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research the accomplishments of Aztec leaders. In this early civilizations instructional activity, students research Itzcoatl, Montezuma I, Ahuizotl, Montezuma II, and Cuaucht moc. Students use their research findings to create...
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Aztec History

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Pupils explore facets of Aztec history. In this ancient civilizations lesson, students map landmarks in Mexico, read excerpts from The Sad Night: The Story of an Aztec Victory and a Spanish Loss, by Sally Mathews and design concept maps...
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Tenochtitlan Needs a Drink

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students engineer a way to provide drinking water using Aztec technology.  In this engineering a way to provide drinking water using Aztec technology lesson, students find a way to deliver fresh water to a city surrounded by salt water. ...
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What Do You Know About Tennessee?

For Students 4th - 6th
In this online interactive Tennessee worksheet, learners respond to 10 multiple choice questions that require them to exhibit what they know about the state. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Mesoamerica: The History of Central America

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine the role of women in Mesoamerica. They watch segments of the Discovery video "Mesoamerica: The History of Central America". After conducting further research pertaining to specific Mayan women, they write essays...
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Theme sign: Aztecs

For Students 2nd - 6th
In this Aztecs worksheet, students cut out a theme sign with the word Aztecs on it. Students read one word from the sign and cut it out.
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What is Sacrifice?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore different forms of sacrifice.  In this World History lesson, 7th graders determine the reasons why people make sacrifices.  Students write a personal goal to make a small sacrifice. 
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Tennessee Outline Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Tennessee outline map worksheet, students examine political boundaries of the state and the placement its capital city as well as its major cities. This map is not labeled.
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Tennessee Acrostic

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Tennessee learning exercise, students fill in an acrostic about Tennessee where they write a verb or phrase starting with every letter of Tennessee. Students complete 9 verbs or phrases.
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Tennessee Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Tennessee worksheet, students unscramble words that have to do with Tennessee's history. Students unscramble 20 words.
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Tennessee State Quarter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Tennessee worksheet, students analyze a photograph of the state quarter of Tennessee. Students answer 7 questions about information on the coin.
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I AM a Researcher, "I"nca, "A"ztec, "M"aya

For Teachers 5th
Students create and original multimedia presentation on the Incas, Mayans, or Aztecs. In this Meso-American civilization lesson, students research and then compare and contrast the civilizations of the Incas, Mayan and the Aztecs....
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What is Sacrifice?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the Aztec culture. In this world cultures activity, students examine the concept of sacrifice and discuss when sacrifice is justified versus unnecessary. Students come up with a personal way to make a justified sacrifice.
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Amazing Aztecs

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students research information about the ancient Aztec culture. In this Aztec lesson, students conduct Internet research about Aztecs to find the answers to questions about their language, jewelry and tools, and the Aztec calendar. ...
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Aztec Word Search

For Students 6th - 8th
In this word search worksheet, students locate 20 Aztec vocabulary terms and names in the word puzzle utilizing the word bank provided.
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The Aztecs Quiz

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this social studies worksheet, learners utilize books, encyclopedias and the internet to find the answers to twelve questions associated with the Aztecs.
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Social Studies: Aztec Calendars and Culture

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze the Aztec calendar and create their own examples of them. They determine the meaning of the symbols used in the calendars and record their ideas in journals. Students host a parent breakfast for them to observe...
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How Cortez Defeated the Aztecs

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore the cultural aspects of the Aztec Indians and their beliefs and knowledge base at the time of Cortez's invasion. They explore how their beliefs impacted the results of Cortez's invasion. Students synthesize information...
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Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners research the Aztec culture in Mexico. They focus on their religious practices. They write a goal to personally sacrifice something. They also write about the costs and benefits of a sacrifice.
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Understanding Primary and Secondary Sources

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Learners identify legends in Tennessee and U.S. history, and differentiate between primary and secondary sources. They list examples of primary and secondary sources, participate in a field trip to the Country Music Hall of Fame, and...
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Aztec, Inca, and Maya

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders use images of Aztec weaponry to analyze its' value. They create a Word Document with the information.
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Tennessee Cities Word Jumble

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this word jumble learning exercise, students unscramble the letters to spell cities in the state of Tennessee. Students spell 10 cities.