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Native Americans Common Core SL.7.1 resources
Maya Aztec Inca Project - Student Talk Show
The Maya Aztec Inca Project - Student Talk Show is a fun and interactive way for students to demonstrate their learning at the end of an ancient Mesoamerican civilization unit. Students are asked to work in groups of four to first research, prepare and present their own talk show. Their talk show will include a host, who will ask the deep and engaging questions, and three guests who will answer in an interesting and detailed way. The three guests interviewed will be King Pakal the Great (of the
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Explore the astounding culture and accomplishments of the Ancient Mayan Civilization in 192 informative and colorful slides covering: Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation is closely aligned to the ELA Common Core Standards for Literacy in Middle School Social Studies.Deep in the heartland of Central America the Maya established a civilization that towered over the jungle canopy. Creating a new written language that has only just been tra
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6th - 9th
Mesoamerican Civilizations Power-Point Presentation Bundle
An in-depth examination of the three major civilizations of Mesoamerica: the Olmec, Maya, and Aztec civilizations from 1500 BC to 1521 AD covering Geography, Religion, Agriculture, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure. Explore three of the greatest ancient civilizations found in the Americas. Located in the jungles of Central America and the highland desert of Mexico, the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations changed their world and left unforgettable legacies in agriculture, architecture,
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7th - 10th
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Ancient Mayan Civ.: Astronomy, Calendars, & Religion PowerPoint
A power point presentation on how the ancient Maya religious beliefs were expressed in their sciences and day-to-day living.The Ancient Maya were a deeply religious people. Religion permeated every aspect of their culture from beauty practices to ball games. In fact religion was synonymous with pain and blood—the more the better. Even there ball games resulted in pain, blood, and death.This presentation, geared towards middle school students, explores Mayan beliefs and cultural practices. B
Grades:
6th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Aztec Civilization: a brief overview PowerPoint Presentation
Capture and hold your students' attention with this interesting 57 slide overview of the Aztec Civilization. Covering Geography, Religion, Agriculture, Politics, Economics, and Social Structure, this presentation introduces the last great Mesoamerican civilization. Incorporating the ELA and Literacy Common Core Standards in History/ Social Studies this presentation features:-academic vocabulary and concepts,-reflection-pair share and class discussions-academic writing activities-standards' base
Grades:
7th - 9th
Also included in: Ancient History Growing Mega Bundle
Ancient Mayan Mathematics and Writing PowerPoint Presentation
Make history come alive with the ancient Mayan who took writing on walls to a whole new level. The Maya developed a totally new writing system that used glyphs and numbers as ideas, concepts and phonics. They also developed a system of mathematics that not only used a zero, it was a base 20 system for counting. This presentation, geared towards middle school students, explores the astounding accomplishments of the ancient Maya. It is aligned to the California State History and Social Studies
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Ancient Mayan Civilization PowerPoint Presentation Bundle
Aztec Empire Project - Group Skit
This Aztec Empire Project truly helps history come alive! Role play activities help students really empathize and delve deep into what life was really like in a given time period. Students will work in groups of four to write, direct and perform a skit about various topics related to the Aztec Empire. Students will choose (or be assigned) one of four possible roles: researcher, playwright, director or creative designer. This Aztec project includes an introduction for students, descriptions of e
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Native American History, Culture and Stories
Introduction to Native American history through projects and storytelling. Students will engage in various projects and visual mediums to better understand Indigenous tribes and people. Curriculum can be used as a whole, or divided into smaller mini-lessons in History, Humanities, ELA, and Science. Students will evaluate maps, complete research, read narrative and informational text and engage in self-directed research projectsTeacher ResourcesAnticipation GuideBuilding Background: Evaluating Ma
Grades:
5th - 10th
Mesoamerica Hexagon Thinking Review Activity
In this Mesoamerica Unit (Maya, Inca, Aztec) Hexagonal Review game activity, students link up link terms through discussion and conversation to build critical thinking skills. 36 total hexagons are included (36 total terms for the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations), and one blank page is included as well so you can add terms if needed!This is a great supplement to my best-selling Mesoamerica Unit Bundle!
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: World History I Hexagonal Review Activities Bundle
Mayan History Project - Write and Perform a Skit
This Mayan History Project allows students to unleash their creativity while incorporating important aspects of Mayan history. Your students will create a two-minute skit in groups of three that demonstrates the characteristics of the three periods of Mayan history - pre-classic, classic and post-classic. Students must make the skit entertaining to watch, but also incorporate significant historical facts. A planning guide is included to assist with drafting the skit along with plot suggestions
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Maya Aztec Inca Unit - Activities Bundle
Native-American Indian Project with Detailed Rubric
Teachers need not send a "smoke signal" to find a way to reinforce the study of Native-Americans. Here it is. This handout contains multiple options from which students can create a resourceful analysis of these indigenous persons. Using their imaginations and critical-thinking skills, participants will have the chance to choose from a list of 10 innovative topics and then research, produce, and present their projects to their classmates. A detailed rubric is attached.
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6th - 8th, Higher Education
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Guided Discussion - What is the Past?
A three-part guided discussion to introduce students to the concepts of past and present, why they are important, and why we should preserve the past (or shouldn't we?) Includes one small writing activity (short answer), and additional scaffolded discussion questions.
Grades:
4th - 7th
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