The Aztecs
The Aztecs are a really interesting and gruesome ancient civilization always popular with children. They also tie in nicely with the theme of Chocolate because they were as fond of the stuff as we are today!
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Tenochtitlan - The capital city of the Aztecs
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1. Prezi to Introduce the Aztecs
Resource Detail: This Prezi has been created to introduce the topic of the Aztecs. It contains initial facts I thought would be interesting to a 5th class group whilst also remaining loyal to the curriculum. It is open to alteration and adaptation as bequeths the class in question. Teaching Ideas:
Curriculum Linkage: Geography, Visual Arts, English |
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FACT: The Aztec rulers drank tens of cups of hot chocolate a day!
Above PDF Via: www.seomraranga.com
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2. Video : The Story of Chocolate
Via Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrIFGfZyvGs Resource Detail: This video provides a wonderfully entertaining summary on the history of chocolate. It would enable the students to gain a sense of time and chronology and the progression made by man and technology to give us the modern day chocolate bar. Teaching Ideas:
Curriculum Linkage: English, Maths, Geography, Visual Arts |