Overview of the Rise of the Aztecs Lesson

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Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will gain a chronological understanding of the rise of Aztec culture. They will develop an awareness of the causes and consequences of this group, and the significant consequences of the changes resulting from this time. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including reading, source analysis, research, and watching options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Readings


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Aztecs Reading Questions.docx
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Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpages below:


Option 2: Using sources


Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:

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Rise of the Aztecs Source Analysis.docx
Microsoft Word Document 17.5 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by using the following source:

National Geographic Society. (2020, August 7). Tenochtitlan. https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/tenochtitlan/

© National Geographic Society


Option 3: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.

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Aztecs Research Worksheet.docx
Microsoft Word Document 23.5 KB

Option 4: Watch video


Step 1: Download a copy of the viewing questions worksheet:

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Rise of the Aztecs Viewing Questions.doc
Microsoft Word Document 24.0 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by watching the documentary below:

Watch on YouTube


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Extension activities



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