Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Aztecs: A Pre Columbian History
This site contains several lesson plans, a teacher bibliography, a student reading list, and a large amount of background information on the Aztecs.
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies
Famsi: San Carlos Rural Olmec Household Project (1996)
Investigation of two excavated households offers insights into Olmec daily life during the Formative Period.
PBS
Pbs: Hernan Cortes and the Fall of the Aztec Empire
Learn about the fall of the Aztec Empire. You can use the navigation tool at the left to click into more information on the Aztecs and the Spanish conquest of Cortes. Uses popups.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Poetry of Liberation: Lorna Dee Cervantes
Lorna Dee Cervantes is presented in this brief biography, drawing attention to political and social messages which are camouflaged by vivid use of nature in her writings. See "Lorna Dee Cervantes Activities" for related materials.
Scholastic
Scholastic Instructor: Teaching With Pourquoi Tales
This site features activities that revolve around "Teaching With Pourquoi Tales." Students will learn more about these types of old legends that deal with the natural world.
Curated OER
Miguel Hidalgo, Often Called the Father of Mexico.
A short history of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain, with special emphasis given to the efforts of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, who became known as the "father of the Mexican Revolution".
Curated OER
Colorful Flowers in the Marketplace.
This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.
Curated OER
A Decorated Gravesite.
This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.
Curated OER
This Graveyard Will Be Filled With Family on Dia De Los Muertos.
This article explores the cultural significance of the Day of the Dead festival in Mexico. Content focuses on what Day of the Dead is, its symbols, and its traditions.
Curated OER
La Sala De Teotihuacan
Clickable pictures from this Mesoamerican art gallery at Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology.
Curated OER
La Sala De Teotihuacan
Clickable pictures from this Mesoamerican art gallery at Mexico's National Museum of Anthropology.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: The World of the Aztecs Quiz
Take this interactive, multiple choice quiz over the Aztecs, and then check your answers for review after answering the questions.
Curated OER
A Mexican Charro
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
Curated OER
Mexican Charros
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
Curated OER
Charro Tradition
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: Distribution of Native Americans, 1500
A map from 1906 of North America central Canada to northern Mexico showing the distribution and territories of the Native Americans around 1500. The boundaries are based on linguistic stock and not tribal territories. "Anthropologists of...
Curated OER
Statue in Mexico of Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla
The story of Mexican independence, highlighting the life of and events surrounding Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a leader of the first Mexican Revolt.
Curated OER
Unesco: United States of America: Taos Pueblo
Situated in the valley of a small tributary of the Rio Grande, this adobe settlement - consisting of dwellings and ceremonial buildings - represents the culture of the Pueblo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico.
Curated OER
Adventure Learning: Tarahumara Indians
Take a virtual expedition and explore the culture of the Tarahumara Indians in Mexico's Copper Canyon. Features history, maps, lesson plans, and a photo journal.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Society
Students can study the society of the Aztec Empire including their social structure and classes on this site.
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.
Curated OER
Miguel Hidalgo
A short history of the struggle for Mexican independence from Spain, with special emphasis given to the efforts of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla, who became known as the "father of the Mexican Revolution".