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Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

The Mystery of Machu Picchu

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Make the exploration of Machu Picchu a real adventure with these innovative lessons.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lost Worlds

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students, while using the strategy of identifying the main idea and supporting details, explore the three nonfiction selections of the lost worlds of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains, Great Zimbabwe, and Anasazi. In addition,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas

For Teachers 7th - 10th
This lengthy, and very thorough collection of study guide worksheets should help learners who are studying the Inca culture to solidify their understanding of the culture. The worksheets are meant to be used as the class goes through the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Inca's Untangles World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students read a reprinted article from USA Today. For this metacognition lesson, students complete a worksheet about their thoughts while they are reading.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Vocabulary Building

For Students 5th - 8th
For this vocabulary worksheet, students choose the correct vocabulary word to complete sentences and match definitions. Students have 24 words with 18 activities each.
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Handout
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Machu Picchu: How They Kept the Secret

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the lost city of the Incas remain hidden for centuries? Author explains the mystery Machu Picchu.
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The Field Museum

Field Museum: Exhibits: Machu Picchu: Unveiling the Mystery of the Incas

For Students 9th - 10th
In the Andes Mountains lies the focus of the research presented in this exhibit, Machu Picchu, thought to be a retreat for ancient rulers of the Inca.