Illustrative Examples (Pick 1 per theme to focus on):

S -  Hierarchy

P - Maya City-States; Mexica; Inca; Chaco; Mesa Verde; Cahokia: 

I - Include a Map & Describe the landscape and borders of states and include any specific natural resources, geographic advantages, and spread of diseases. Terrance Farming (Incas); Chinampas (Aztecs); Slash and Burn

C - State Religions; Human Sacrifice

E - Important Trade Routes/Partners; Important Commodities; Inca Mit’a System (Labor System)

T -  Mayan Calendar; Quipus; Chinampas; Road Systems Inca

Links & Resources:

Fiveable

Khan Academy

OER Project

Gilder Institute 

APWorldipedia

Chinampas

Inca Mit'a System