Mrs. Higgins- 6th Grade Social Studies

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG:  Write down 3 aspects of the Aztec life and how they are similar to our life today.

Prepare skits for Aztec life and share with the class.

Resources: 

Aztec Slide Presentation

Aztec origins and uprising

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

TEST ON WED. – AZTECS

 **Hand Sanitizer OR bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG: Turn and talk with your team about 3 activities that you enjoyed at Camp Grizz and why you enjoyed them!

*Aztec Life – 12 topics, gallery walk and sketch

Resources: 

Aztec Slide Presentation

Aztec origins and uprising

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Hand Sanitizer OR bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG: None today, instead, students can work for 15 mins on the following:

Test corrections, Inca Questions and any missing work

Peak of the Aztec Civilization

Resources: 

Aztec Slide Presentation

Aztec origins and uprising

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Inca Role Play response /Inca Government due today!

Test corrections due TODAY!  (Instructions in Google Classroom)

**Hand Sanitizer OR bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG: None today, instead, students can work for 15 mins on the following:

Test corrections, Inca Questions, Inca Role Play/Government, constructed response (Inca test) or any missing assignments.

Resources: 

Aztec Slide Presentation

Aztec origins and uprising

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Inca Role Play response /Inca Government due tomorrow

Test corrections due Friday, Feb. 1  (Instructions in Google Classroom)

**Hand Sanitizer OR bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG:  In your spirals, talk with your teammates and write down what you think:

What was the importance of a live sacrifice for the Aztecs?

Aztec video, notes and class discussion on the rise of the Aztecs

Resources: 

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Inca Role Play response due Friday

Test corrections due Friday, Feb. 1  (Instructions in Google Classroom)

**Boxes of tissues or bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Aztec and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe how the Aztec rose to power through their social structure, religion and economy.
• I will be able to explain how the Aztec organized and expanded their empire.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca. Mayan and Aztec civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity:

DOG:  In your spirals, talk with your teammates and write down what you think:

Why do you think the national flag of Mexico has an eagle perched on a cactus?

Aztec video, notes and class discussion on the rise of the Aztecs

Resources: 

Aztec video

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Inca Role Play response due Friday

Share with someone at home three things that you learned about the Aztec’s rise to power

**Boxes of tissues or bag of candy = 2,000 XP

Objective

• I will identify the Inca and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe the Sapa Inca and how he maintained absolute rule.
• I will be able to explain how the Inca organized their empire and met the needs of the people.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca and Mayan civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity

1. Finish Inca test (paper) and constructed response (GC)
2. Complete Inca Questions (GC) using Inca slide presentation as a resource (GC)
3. Inca Life Role Play connection questions (civics) – due Friday
4. Chapter 9 Aztecs preview questions

Resources: 

Aztecs – Textbook

Inca – Textbook  

Homework: 

**Inca Questions in GC – due last Friday, 1/25

Objective

• I will identify the Inca and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe the Sapa Inca and how he maintained absolute rule.
• I will be able to explain how the Inca organized their empire and met the needs of the people.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca and Mayan civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity

Inca Life Role Play –

Resources:   

Homework: 

**Inca Questions in GC due yesterday. Jan. 24

Objective

• I will identify the Inca and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe the Sapa Inca and how he maintained absolute rule.
• I will be able to explain how the Inca organized their empire and met the needs of the people.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca and Mayan civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity

 

Inca Test

Resources:   

Homework: 

**Inca Questions in GC due today.

Objective

• I will identify the Inca and describe where they lived.
• I will be able to describe the Sapa Inca and how he maintained absolute rule.
• I will be able to explain how the Inca organized their empire and met the needs of the people.
• I will be able to compare and contrast the Inca and Mayan civilizations
• CITIZENSHIP VALUE– I will appreciate the value of studying history as a way of enriching our awareness of the past and understanding our present.

Classroom Activity

DOG: Discuss with your table group one achievement of the Inca Empire and why it was important.

Activity:  Review for Inca test by working as a team on Chapter 9 Inca Questions in Google Classroom

Review for Inca test on Thursday!

Quizlet Live!  Inca Civilization

Resources:   

Inca

Video – Rise of the Inca Empire

Video – Peak of the Inca Empire

Video – Spanish Conquest of the Inca Empire

Video – The Inca and Spanish war

Homework:  Be prepared for the Inca test on Thursday, Jan. 24th.  Things to help review:

your spiral and notes, videos from the blog, quizlet flashcards (search: Inca Civilization), tell someone at home about the Inca Empire from the slide presentation.

**Inca Questions in GC due today.