A complete insight into everything relating to the Aztecs and the way they lived, from customs to architecture to their empire. There is also time dedicated to an understanding of the legacy the Aztecs left on the world.
This course aims to teach ages 7-11 about the history of the Aztec Empire. This will include learning about Aztec life, history and culture, and the ways the Aztec Empire influenced the world today. There is lots to learn about the Aztec empire, and it is a really engaging subject to teach, with exciting material, including learning about Aztec customs, architecture and empire. The course is broken down into ten lessons, where we go into detail about what life was like for the Aztecs. We will also explore Aztec arts, culture and architecture, as well as looking at the Aztec Empire more widely, including what life for women and children was like, what Aztec beliefs were and the legacies the Aztec Empire has left today. The course will include digital handouts, reference images and illustrations and reference videos. All students are encouraged to start an Aztec workbook.
Course Content
10 LESSONS
10 HOURS Total Length
Lesson 1
Who Were the Aztecs?
60 minutes
Lesson 2
How The Aztecs Lived
60 minutes
Lesson 3
Life For Aztec Children
60 minutes
Lesson 4
Aztec Architecture
60 minutes
Lesson 5
Aztec Beliefs
60 minutes
Lesson 6
Aztec Science and Medicine
60 minutes
Lesson 7
Aztec Arts and Culture
60 minutes
Lesson 8
The City of Tenochtitlan and Expansion of The Aztec Empire
60 minutes
Lesson 9
Spanish Invasion
60 minutes
Lesson 10
The Aztec Legacy
60 minutes
Key Skills
Research
Communication
Discussion
Presentation
Educator
Isabella P
History and Graphic Design Educator
Isabella has a range of teaching experience, including running workshops for university-level students. She teaches the primary curriculum as well as history to A-level students and graphic design to undergraduates.