CKHG Unit 2: Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations
Focus:
This unit begins by placing three ancient Mesoamerican civilizations in geographical context. Students explore ruins of ancient Mayan temples and pyramids as they learn about Mayan culture, including their knowledge of astronomy and mathematics. Students learn about the warrior culture of the Aztecs and the city of Tenochtitlán. They hear about the complex network of roads and the city of Machu Picchu built by the Incas. Students also read about the Spanish conquistadors and the demise of both the Aztec and Inca, and the mysterious disappearance of the Maya.
Number of Lessons: 7
Instruction Time:
45 minutes (Each lesson may be divided into shorter segments.)
Additional Search Terms:
social studies • geography • map skills • nonfiction • informational text • primary source documents • codex • archaeology
