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Warm-up #13

Warm-up #13. How did warriors move up in rank in the Aztec society? How were flower wars unique from a traditional war?. Engineering an Empire. Today we are going to learn about Aztec achievements in engineering. As we watch the video, answer you video questions.

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Warm-up #13

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  1. Warm-up #13 • How did warriors move up in rank in the Aztec society? • How were flower wars unique from a traditional war?

  2. Engineering an Empire • Today we are going to learn about Aztec achievements in engineering. • As we watch the video, answer you video questions. • Keep a list of Aztec achievements that impressed you are we watch the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgVl5vYpJk Stop video at 29 minutes.

  3. Homework • Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions. • Read chapter 15.2 in your textbook. • Copy questions 1a, 2a, 2b, & 3a and answer in complete sentences on page 33 of your notebook. • Tomorrow is a project workday so bring your GRAPES paper and any materials you’d like to use to work on your project. If you have digital work, bring it on a flash drive. Everyone must have something productive to work on.

  4. Warm-up #14 • 1) What about Aztec engineering was the most impressive to you and why? • 2) Why might Tenochtitlan be a good city to live in? Explain your answer.

  5. Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions • 1a. How was it decided when the Aztecs should plant crops or hold ceremonies? • Answer – These decisions were made according to the Aztec calendar. • 2a. What did the Aztecs feed their gods? • Answer: The Aztecs feed their gods blood.

  6. Chapter 15.2 Assessment Questions • 2b Why did the Aztecs think human sacrifice was important? • Answer – They believed it would keep their gods strong and save the world from destruction; the sun would no longer rise without sacrifice. • 3. What might you find in an Aztec codex? • Answer: You would find records and stories from Aztec history.

  7. Worktime • Study Guide  Due Sept 24th • GRAPES Project  Due Sept 26th • Finish graphic organizer to plan • Write your paragraphs for each topic. • Construct your project (if needed ask for paper) • Review requirements (see rubric)

  8. Grapes Flipbook • Choose a culture: Aztec or Maya • 40 points, Due Sept 26th • GRAPES Flipbook: Each section will have a title, picture, and sentence long descriptions. Typed or in ink. Digital pictures must have a citation. • Geography – describe the region and adoptions • Religion – beliefs and creation story. • Accomplishments - name and describe the five most important accomplishments of this civilization (opinion). • Politics – who ruled, what responsibilities did they have, how were they treated/seen? • Economy – how and what goods did they trade. • Social Structure – what were the social groups, describe their roles and power.

  9. Citation Example http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize

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