MayaAztecIncaCivilizations of Meso and South America

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What do you see?

What do you think the purpose or importance of this object is?

What clues or prior knowledge are you using to form this opinion?

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Maya, Aztec, Inca Cornell Notes 59

Field Notes 60

Objectives Identify the civilizations of

the Maya, Aztec, and Inca.

Describe defining characteristics of Meso and Andean society, politics, economy, and culture.

Assess the accomplishments of Meso and Andean societies.

Context

• Pre-Columbian Empires

• Traditions still practiced

• Mayans advancements in science and technology

• Aztecs and Inca engineering feats

Field Notes Page 60 Use the readings to help identify the

artifacts

Format Artifact______ Description of artifact/Picture How it was used by the society? OR What

was the importance of this object?

Museum Exhibit Using the chart paper, sharpies, color pencils,

et cetera you will create a mini exhibit of your Meso-American/Andean society.

Needs to include: Description of artifacts Informational context Whatever art or other additions that would

engage people at the exhibit