This lengthy, and very thorough collection of study guide worksheets should help learners who are studying the Inca culture to solidify their understanding of the culture. The worksheets are meant to be used as the class goes through the...

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,...

Students explore the Incan culture. In this Incan history activity, students research the rebellions that occured upon the arrival of the Spanish conquistdors. Students write essays regarding the rebellions and whether or not...

Students list different forms of communication, assess importance of writing, read and discuss article "String, and Knot, Theory of Inca Writing", research system of writing, and create "How It Works" posters.

Young historians discover the early people of the western hemisphere. The unit explores how the land changed, how it was used and homes of early Americans such as Incas, Mayans, Inuits, Aztecs, and Pueblos. Individuals also examine these...

Fifth graders listen to lectures on the ancient civilizations of the Aztecs, Incas and Mayans. They construct a mask base and then decorate it in thirds with symbols meaningful to each of the three cultures being studied.

Here's a great resource for your curriculum library. The 240-page packet, organized into units by topics, includes sample lesson plans, links to primary and secondary source documents, worksheets, activities, and sample assessments.

Students determine the reasons for Francisco Pizarro's success in vanquishing the Incas. They research the factors that played the greatest role in the conquest of the Inca Empire and write a paper explaining their conclusions.

Students research the prehistoric earthworks site at Poverty Point, Louisiana. They compare the Louisiana artifacts and structure to the remains and knowledge of other ancient cultures. They present their research to the class.

Fifth graders recreate Mesoamerican Codex Books using brown paper bags, paints, glue, an iron, and books on Mesoamerican Glyphs in this 5th grade lesson in the Art classroom. Resource links and book references are provided for lesson...

This website provides a lesson plan (grades 8-12) for a science class on the examination of two different mummies, one being the Iceman from the Alps who is believed to be 5,300 years old while the other is an Inca girl about 500 years...

Kids learn about the daily life of the people of the Inca Empire including clothing, food, housing, and education.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students explore and examine primary source material to answer a question about Incan Emperor, Atahualpa's meeting with Spanish conquistador, Pizarro. Includes downloadable lesson plan,...

This site gives an alphabetical listing of all the gods and goddesses worshiped by cultures of ancient South America. The gods that belonged to the Incas have Inca in brackets after the name. A short description of each god or goddess is...

A site containing colorful pictures and detailed information about Chile. Explore the history and culture of Chile while also learning about the geography and travel.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Peruvian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)