Mesoamerica Unit: Maya, Aztec, Inca- Readings, Lapbook, PowerPoint & Test!
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Description
Teach about ancient civilizations by exploring Mesoamerica and South America! This is a complete 4 + week, No-Prep unit on the Mayas, Aztecs, and Incas, with information on the Zapotec and Olmec included.
This unit includes complete lesson plans, a student workbook with informational text and reading comprehension strategies, an accompanying interactive notebook (activity lapbook), a PowerPoint for teacher-guided instruction, and an end-of-unit assessment.
The student workbook and PowerPoint presentation are Google 1:1 compatible. Reading and literacy skill building activities are built-in to the student workbook and encouraged throughout the unit. This unit is easy to use with whole-class instruction, independent learners, or as stations.
(You can also buy the Student Workbook as a stand-alone resource by CLICKING HERE).
INCLUDED:
- A Student Workbook
- Vocabulary List
- A Unit Outline with lessons and page numbers
- FIVE Lessons:Â 1. An Overview of Mesoamerica, 2. The Maya Civilization, 3. The Aztec Empire, 4. The Inca Empire, 5. The Fall of Ancient America
- Reading Passages with Guided Notes
- Reading Skills activities
- Study Guide
- Google 1:1 Compatible
- An Interactive Notebook / Activity Lapbook
- Completely aligned with the Student Workbook
- 5 interactive activities
- Can be used by students independently, for homework, or collaborative learning
- 8 Writing Prompts on a Choice Board
- Vocabulary Flashcards
- PowerPoint
- Provides a digital format of the Student Workbook
- Great for teacher-guided instruction and read alouds
- Unit content is not editable, but you can add or delete slides
- Google Slides presentation is also included
- Teacher Guide
- Lesson plans with Student Learning Objectives and Essential Questions
- Answer Keys for all resources
- Unit preparation checklist
- State Standards: Common Core, TEKS, VA SOL
- Link to Google compatible Student Workbook
- Test
- Editable Word document and PDF provided
- 5 fill-in-the-blank questions with a word bank
- 5 multiple choice questions
- 5 True/False statements
- 2 short response questions
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