Aztec Flipbook Research

Aztec GRAPES: Geography, Religion, Agriculture, Politics, Economy, Society

Correlation to State Content Standards

7.7.1: Study the locations, landforms, and climates of Mexico, Central America, and South America and their effects on Mayan, Aztec, and Incan society

7.7.2: Study the roles of people in each society, including class structures, family life, warfare, religious beliefs and practices, and slavery.

Expected Student Outcomes (Objective)

Students will be able to:

1. Research Aztec information for their GRAPES flipbook using the textbook and internet source.

Common Core Literacy Standard

RH 6-8.1:Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

RH 6-8.7Integrate visual information (e.g., in charts, graphs, photographs, videos, or maps) with other information in print and digital texts.

WHST 6-8.9Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.

Anticipatory Set (5 min.)

Journal: Explain how you can properly use the PBiS skill of Staying on Task.

Direct Instruction (10 min.) I DO…

SDAIE: Model: Aztec GRAPES: Teacher will display where students can find information and the internet source they will be using.

Guided Practice (x min.) We Do…

SDAIE: Progress Monitor: GRAPES Flipbook: Teacher will pace the room checking for understanding and answering any questions students may have.

Independent Practice (40 min.) You Do…

SDAIE: TPS/Whisper Read/Notes: AZTEC GRAPES: Students will begin to research their letter dealing with the Aztec civilization. They will discuss their findings with their group as well. Students will be given a set of essential questions that are specific to their category.

Homework.

EdPuzzle: Aztec video questions

Closure (2 min.)

1. Clean up.

2. Dismiss Class.