6. Machu Picchu, Pre-Columbian America

Pre-Columbian America, Columbus & The Conquistadors

Explore the vibrant cultures and civilizations of Pre-Columbian South America in this series of lessons. From the Maya to the Aztecs, learn about their religions, art, and technology. In the final lessons, discover the impact of Columbus and the Conquistadors, and their role in shaping the history of the Americas. Lessons include: 1. The Mayans 2. The Aztecs 3. The Incas 4. The Mound Builders (North America) 5. The Nazca Lines 6. Machu Picchu 7. Easter Island 8. Christoper Columbus 9. Cortes & The Conquistadors In each lesson, students will as a minimum complete tasks such as... 1. Study the context of the topic 2. Sort a timeline of the events into the correct order. 3. Watch a video and answer questions on the content. 4. Study real (and some fictional) quotes from the people involved and discuss what they reveal about the past. 5. Categorise factors that led to, or shaped, the past. 6. Prioritize those factors during group work. 7. Agree on a grading matrix for answering a written question. 8. Read an example answer and look for what went well and even better if. 9. Try writing your own answer to the topic question. This is a lesson in a large series of American History lessons created by Wolsey Academy. Each lesson has been taught to high-school students successfully for a number of years. Wolsey Academy, a non-profit resource provider, directs all profits to various charities, including refugee support, youth sports, educational programs, and carbon capture, achieving a carbon-negative status. Explore our site for resources and free history role-playing games loved by students. Thank you for your dedication to teaching and for supporting our mission. #BetterTeachingBetterPlanet We hope it helps.