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Unit Objective: The main objective of this unit is for students to understand the history and culture of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations.

Common Core State Standards: ELA History Social Studies Standards: 1, 2, 4, & 5

Included for each Civilization: Introductory K-W-L Chart (1-page) Student Handout (6-pages) Student Handout Answer Key (6-pages) Student/Group Guidelines (1-page) Video & Presentation Handout (1-page) Group Presentation Rubric (1-page) Project ideas (1 page) Game Board (2-pages)

Prior to teaching unit: You will want to look through the material and figure out what you want the

students to accomplish. After you decide, copy the handouts that are needed. Break your class into groups of 3-4 and assign each group a civilization (Aztec,

Inca, or Maya). You will also want to make sure you have the necessary research materials for the

unit (textbook, books on the civilization, Internet sites, other). You may also want to look for some videos to show the students. If you plan on using the game board, you may want to laminate a few of them and

cut out the game cards. You will also want to figure out if you will have your students work individually, in

partners, or in groups.

Aztec, Inca, and Maya

Teacher Tips


Introduction: 1. Pass out the K-W-L charts to the students. Find out what the students know about

their assigned civilization by listing their thoughts on the left hand column. After about 5-10 minutes, have students share. You may also want the students to fill in the middle column of the chart as well.

2. Pass out the student handout and discuss what is needed to be done. You may want to decide how you want the groups to work on this. You could have groups work on the entire packet together or each group can separate the tasks and have each member work on a part (vocabulary, Geography, etc.).

Work Days: 1. Review with the students what it looks and sounds like when working in a group.

It’s sometimes helpful to have a couple students model the right way and also the wrong way.

2. For these days, students will work on the assignment. Inform the groups how long they will have to complete the activity.

3. Walk around and monitor as each group works. Note: Groups may find it hard to find some information. You can address this with the answer keys later on.

4. Students should also try to figure out how they wish to present their information (you could also set up some guidelines too).

5. Remind students that if they get done early, they can work on one of the project ideas (you may want to decide if this is optional or a requirement for your students).

Optional Activities: 1. Presentations: Groups will present what they learned

about their civilization. You could divide each group so that they are only presenting a certain part of what was researched. That way, if you have more than one group researching a civilization the information being shared is new. Pass out the “Presentation and Video Notes” handout to each student. Have the students take notes as each group presents their information. Be sure you have your presentation grading rubric printed off and ready to go.

2. Show Video(s): After your students present, you could show them any videos that you found. It’s up to you if you want your students to take notes on the video(s) or not.

3. KWL Chart: Have students fill in the “L” part of their K-

W-L charts. 4. Game Board: For some extra review, you can have your

students play the board game provided.


Unit Objective: The main objective of this unit is for students to understand the history and culture of the ancient Inca civilization.

Common Core State Standards: ELA History Social Studies Standards: 1, 2, 4, & 5

Included in Bundle: Introductory K-W-L Chart (1-page) Student Handout (6-pages) Student Handout Answer Key (6-pages) Student/Group Guidelines (1-page) Video & Presentation Handout (1-page) Group Presentation Rubric (1-page) Project ideas (1 page) Game Board (2-pages)

Prior to teaching unit: You will want to look through the material and figure out what you want the

students to accomplish. After you decide, copy the handouts that are needed. You will also want to make sure you have the necessary materials for the unit

(textbook, books on the civilization, Internet sites, other). You may also want to look for some videos to show the students. If you plan on using the game board, you may want to laminate a few of them and

cut out the game cards. You will also want to figure out if you will have your students work individually, in

partners, or in groups.

The Ancient Inca Civilization

Teacher Tips


Introduction: 1. Pass out the K-W-L charts to the students. Find out what the students know about

the civilization by listing their thoughts on the left hand column. After about 5-10 minutes, have students share. You may also want the students to fill in the middle column of the chart as well.

2. Pass out the student handout and discuss what is needed to be done. You may want to decide how you want the groups to work on this. You could have groups work on the entire packet together or each group can separate the tasks and have each member work on a part (vocabulary, Geography, etc.).

Work Days: 1. Review with the students what it looks and sounds like when working in a group.

It’s sometimes helpful to have a couple students model the right way and also the wrong way.

2. For these days, students will work on the assignment. Inform the groups how long they will have to complete the activity.

3. Walk around and monitor as each group works. Note: Groups may find it hard to find some information. You can address this with the answer keys later on.

4. Students should also try to figure out how they wish to present their information (you could also set up some guidelines too).

5. Remind students that if they get done early, they can work on one of the project ideas (you may want to decide if this is optional or a requirement for your students).

Optional Activities: 1. Presentations: Groups will present what they learned

about the civilization. You could divide each group so that they are only presenting a certain part of what was researched. That way, every group is not sharing the same information. Pass out the “Presentation and Video Notes” handout to each student. Have the students take notes as each group presents their information. Be sure you have your presentation grading rubric printed off and ready to go.

2. Show Video(s): After your students present, you could show them any videos that you found. It’s up to you if you want your students to take notes on the video(s) or not.

3. KWL Chart: Have students fill in the “L” part of their K-

W-L charts. 4. Game Board: For some extra review, you can have your

students play the board game provided.


Group Members:

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Inca Map Skills Directions: Locate the area of the Inca civilization on the map below. Shade in the area with a colored pencil. Label at least one major city with a dot and its name. Also, label any natural features (bodies of water, mountains, rivers, etc.) that are around the area.

~Ancient Civilizations~

The INcas


Inca Vocabulary Words Directions: Write the definition to each vocabulary word. If possible, draw a picture to go along with your definition.

Word Definition Picture (if possible)

Empire

Terraces

Quechua

Irrigation

Runners

Quipu


Location of Inca Civilization Directions: Fill in the table below about the Inca civilization. Try to include as much detail as you can.

Location Detail

Continent civilization was located on…

Country/Countries today where civilization lived

Important city/cities

of civilization

Overall landscape of

civilization (mountains, rivers, lakes, etc.)

Inca Government Directions: Each civilization had its own unique government. Fill in the chart below by placing a check mark (√) under “yes” or “no” if the topic relates to the Inca civilization.

Yes No King/Ruler

Warriors

Slaves

Pyramids

Belief in Gods

System of Writing

Directions: Now take one of the topics from above and describe how that part of government was important to the Inca civilization. Your information can be in the form of a paragraph or a detailed colorful picture with a written description.


Roles and Jobs of the Inca People Directions: The people of the Inca civilization had different roles and jobs in their society. Fill in the chart below by adding detail to what you have learned.

People Specific Description

FARMERS

Priests

Warriors

Ruler

Builders

Ancient

Maya

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