The Aztec Empire


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.

Created By

Isabella P

7-11
Modern History

10 HOURS

10 LESSONS

The Aztec Empire

academic-development

Course Overview



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.