The domain includes a study of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations, exposing students to the gradual development of cities.

Students will examine the fundamental features of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca, including farming, the establishment of cities and government, as well as religion. Students will be encouraged to compare and contrast each of these societies and their elements. Specifically, students will learn about the ancient Mayan city of Baakal and about the Mayan king, Pakal II.

Students will also learn about Moctezuma, the Aztec ruler, and about the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. For the Inca, students will hear about the city of Machu Picchu and the role the Inca runners played in Incan society.

Last, students will learn that much of what we know about the Maya, the Aztec, and the Inca today is due to the work of archaeologists.

Parent Letters: Early American Civilizations