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Wikipedia: Natl Historic Landmarks in New Mexico: Aztec Ruins Natl Monument

For Students 9th - 10th
Preserves ancestral Pueblo structures in north-western New Mexico.
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Aztec Sun Stone

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Lesson Plan
University of Regina (Canada)

University of Regina: Math Central: Atlatl Lessons Grades 4 12

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is an atlatl? Learn how this Aztec dart throwing tool can be used to teach students such things as distance, radius, and linear and angular velocity. Curriculum strands are provided for each of the many lesson plans for students...
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Mex Connect

Mexico's Colonial Era Part Ii: Religion and Society in New Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines religion in Mexico beginning with the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, and some of the changes since then.
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Other

Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Azquetalcb.jpg (6247 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Tlaloc

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Azchal.jpg (20899 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Curated OER

Azhui.jpg (12085 Bytes)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Curated OER

Xipe Totec

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Curated OER

Tezcatlipoca

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a personal site that contains brief information on the Aztec culture. It then contains pictures and information for four of the main deities that the Aztec people worshipped. Just click on the image to learn about that...
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Curated OER

Tezcatlipoca

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Curated OER

Azquetalcb.jpg (6247 Bytes)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Curated OER

Tlaloc

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Curated OER

Azchal.jpg (20899 Bytes)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Curated OER

Azhui.jpg (12085 Bytes)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Xipe Totec

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides stories about Aztec gods and goddesses and their creations.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Azteccal.jpg (18475 Bytes)

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Aztec
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Other

Chapala.com: Warfare in Ancient Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
In depth look at the warfare practiced in Ancient Mexico. Excellent information about the weapons and the destiny of the warriors.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Moctezuma and Cortes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which students examine 13th Century primary source material of historical record to determine what the encounter between Moctezuma and Cortes might have really been like. With downloadable...
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Sweet Lure of Chocolate

For Students 9th - 10th
Ah, chocolate. Read about its history, manufacture, and its health benefits. Also includes recipes.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Online Exhibition: The Cultures and History of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine some of the rare books, maps, prints and other artifacts in this online exhibition. The exhibition explores several themes on the cultures and history of the Americas. The collection focuses on the period of pre-contact through...
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Lesson Plan
Yale University

Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Enduring Culture Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.
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Handout
Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: John Pohl's Mesoamerica

For Students 9th - 10th
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...