This unit will be about the civilizations in North and South America. The unit will start with a discussion of how people first arrived in the Americas. The unit will then focus on the Maya, Inca, & Aztec.
Standard of Learning _
WHI.11 The student will demonstrate knowledge of major civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan, by
a) describing geographic relationship, with emphasis on patterns of development in terms of climate and physical features;
b) describing cultural patterns and political and economic structures.
A few images to entice you to learn more . . .
Now onto the unit . . . follow the links below and complete the assigned activities.
This unit will be about the civilizations in North and South America. The unit will start with a discussion of how people first arrived in the Americas. The unit will then focus on the Maya, Inca, & Aztec.
Standard of Learning _
WHI.11 The student will demonstrate knowledge of major civilizations of the Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan, by
a) describing geographic relationship, with emphasis on patterns of development in terms of climate and physical features;
b) describing cultural patterns and political and economic structures.
A few images to entice you to learn more . . .
Now onto the unit . . . follow the links below and complete the assigned activities.
Day One - Migration to the Americas
Day Two - Map Exercises The Olmec
Day Three - The Maya
Day Four - The Aztec
Day Five - The Inca
Final Assessment - A smart student will look at this early because this is MAJOR PROJECT!