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Session:78 Date:. Topic: Latin American Ancient Civilizations. Warm-UP:. As we begin our study of the ancient civilizations in Latin America, make a prediction as to how they will differ from the civilizations we studied in Africa, Asia and Europe based on their geography. We are here now!.
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Session:78 Date: Topic: Latin American Ancient Civilizations Warm-UP: As we begin our study of the ancient civilizations in Latin America, make a prediction as to how they will differ from the civilizations we studied in Africa, Asia and Europe based on their geography. We are here now!
In our study of the ancient civilizations of Latin America, SWBAT evaluate how each civilization was impacted by and adapted to its geography and the achievements of each civilization by examining visuals, gathering details from media and reading selections to draw conclusions in a chart, completing topic stop activities, categorizing items and by triangulating various documents to form and support a position. (NCSCOS 3.01, 8.03)
The Aztecs The Aztec Empire is part of Mexico today. According to Aztec legend, the gods told the nomadic people who had entered the Valley of Mexico to search for an eagle perched on the top of a cactus. The eagle would be holding a snake in its beak. When they saw the sign on a swampy island in Lake Texcoco they established the city of Tenochtitlan
Vocab: Chinampas: floating gardens
Gather details from the reading and the video to complete your chart.
http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/games/fling/aztecs/ Homework: Read DE 15.2 "The Earliest Days of Mexico" Take assigned quiz "The Aztec Empire"
Topic: Mayas & Incas Session: 79 Warm-UP: Explain in detail how the Aztecs used and modified their geography to produce a stable food supply.
Slash and Burn Method Diagram the slash burn method.
Directions: Convert and draw the Mayan numerical symbol for each number: 1. 12 = ____________________ 6. 20 = ____________________ 2. 17 = ____________________ 7. 6 = ____________________ 3. 4 = ____________________ 8. 13 = ____________________ 4. 11 = ____________________ 9. 9 = ____________________ 5. 10 = ____________________ 10. 0 = ____________________
Terraces The Incas invented terrace gardening. They carved steps of flat land up the side of the mountain to create flat land for farming. The terraces also helped to keep rainwater from running off. They reduced erosion. The government built raised aqueducts to carry water to farmlands for irrigation.
Homework: Read DE 15.3 "The Geography of the Incan Empire" Complete assigned DE quiz "The Inca Empire"
Topic: Decline Session: 79 Date: Warm-UP: How did where a civilization developed impact the way the people lived their lives? For example, how did location impact how the Incas lived their lives compared to how the Aztecs lived?
Review: Explain each civilization's farming technique. How did they modify their geography? Aztec Maya Inca
Categorize the items below according to the ancient civilization they pertain to: Slash/Burn Calendar Cacao Math Chinampas Peru Warriors Pizarro Machu Picchu Stone Roads Cortes Mexico Tenochtitlan Hieroglyphs Terraces Zero Quipu Guatemla Andes Mountains
Vocab: Define the following vocabulary words: Conquistador: Spanish conqueror Colony: overseas territory ruled by a nation WB: Why did European countries like Spain and Portugal wanted to establish colonies in Latin America?
WB: If a movie was to be made about Cortes and the Aztecs, what would be a good title? Explain your reasoning.
Create a comic strip with at least five boxes that depicts the interaction between Pizaro and the Incas. Be sure to show how the arrival of the Spanish impacted the Incas.
Closure: Which impacted the civilizations of Latin America the most, location or invasions? Justify your reasoning.
Ancient Civilizations of Latin America Assessment Directions 1. You may utilize your notes for this assessment. 2. Be sure to read each question carefully. 3. You may compose your responses for #13 and #14 on the backside if you need more room. 4. Place completed tests in the black wire basket on the counter. 5. Don't stress. Do you BEST! 6. When you are finished, work on either your DE NC Final Review Quizzes (You may sign out an ipad or use the back computers) OR pick up a yellow EOG review sheet from the green basket and complete the review activity in your composition book. Please return the yellow sheet to the basket before leaving. **Also remember to return the ipads properly.**
Attachments latina america geography.htm Ancient_Civilizations_of_Latin_America.mov The_Aztecs.mov aztecs.ppt The_Explorers__Ancient_Civilizations_of_Mexico__The_Maya_and_the_Aztec.mov The Maya 1.pdf maya.ppt The_Inca_Empire.mov inca pics.pptx incas.ppt Inca_Agriculture_and_Building.mov Final Ancient Civilizations.ppt Cort�s_Meets_the_Aztecs.mov Conquest_of_the_Inca_1531_1534.mov