Age of the Aztecs

Project Overview

During this project, children will learn how the Aztec civilisation developed in Mexico 500 years ago. They will explore the city of Tenochtitlán through an eyewitness account and map, and learn about aspects of everyday life. They will also find out about the importance of religious beliefs – and chocolate – in Aztec culture. At the end of the project, the children will learn how the arrival of the Spanish explorer and conqueror, Cortés, quickly brought the Aztec civilisation to an end.

It is built upon our four-stage primary focused pedagogy – Engage, Develop, Innovate, Express – to get your children curious about the project ahead, develop and then use new skills and knowledge, before finally allowing them to express their thoughts, ideas and reflections on what they have learnt.

*This project is part of the Cornerstones History Curriculum and not sold separately.