Age of the Aztecs
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.
Project scope
Age of the Aztecs provides a structured approach to History, outlining key subjects and topics including:
History
Topics covered
- Aztec civilisation
- How the Aztec civilisation developed
- Hernán Cortéz
- Aztec artefacts and ruins
- Aztec gods and goddesses
- Tenochtitlán and the Aztec Empire
- What codices are and how the Aztec’s used them
- Living in Mexico 500 years ago
- Aztec chocolate recipes
What's included
Age of the Aztecs is a comprehensive History project that boasts an array of essentials including:
- Knowledge Organiser
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