Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Art
Kids learn about arts and crafts during the Aztec Empire including poetry, music, sculpture, pottery, and feather-work on this site.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: John Pohl's Mesoamerica
Comprehensive overview of Mesoamerica includes an introduction of the term Mesoamerica, the human populations and the region covered, a chronology including the PreClassic, Classic and PostClassic periods, and art and writing in ancient...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 4: El Cuerpo
In this fourth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about and present information about the art, music, and literature of a Spanish-speaking country in Central America or the Caribbean. They also develop vocabulary...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Templo Mayor at Tenochtitlan, Coyolxauhqui Stone and Olmec Mask
The Templo Mayor was positioned at the center of the Mexica capital and thus the entire empire. The temple contained many Mexica (Aztec) artifacts and gives us a glimpse into their rituals and beliefs. View pictures and read about the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Frontispiece of the Codex Mendoza
The Codex Mendoza, commissioned by Viceroy Mendoza, contained information about the lords of Tenochtitlan, the tribute paid to the Aztecs, and an account of life "from year to year." Read descriptions and view pictures of the codex in...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Woman
Cartoon representation of an Aztec woman, with basket.
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Sports
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Aztec Sports."
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Aztec Woman
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Aztec Woman."
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Enduring Culture Lesson Plans
This unit on Mesoamerican and Mayan culture contains lesson plans, a list of materials, objectives, bibliographies, and much more. The lessons could also be adapted to various grades.
Curated OER
Aztec Sun Stone
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Understanding the Ancient Americas
A collection of lesson plans with background information on ancient civilizations in the Americas. Includes topics such as Aztec and Mayan mythology, Hispanic influence, religious practices, artwork, and artifacts. The materials were...
Crayola
Crayola: Mexican Moments
Investigate the Aztec calendar then create a fictional scroll calendar with details of an imaginary trip to Mexico.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bernardino De Sahagun
(1499-1590) A Franciscan missionary to the Aztec people.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Hernan Cortes
(1485-1547) The conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Montezuma
Also known as Moctezuma I or Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, an Aztec emperor.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Montezuma
Also known as Moctezuma I or Moctezuma Ilhuicamina, an Aztec emperor.
Yale University
Ynhti: An Excursion to Cities of Mysterious Pasts
A learning unit which explores both the modern city of Mexico City and the cities that lie hidden underneath: Tenochyiylan and Teotihuacan.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Atrial Cross at Acolman
The Atrial Cross at Acolman offers a fascinating look into the interactions between Spanish friars and Nahua converts in the years directly following the conquest of Mexico. View pictures and descriptions of the cross and the Augustinian...
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Pyramid
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Pyramid."
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Calendar
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Calendar."
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Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Snake
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Snake."
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...