YEAR 5 AZTEC ADVETURE HOME LEARNING PROJECT
Word Smart
I enjoy reading, writing &
speaking
Maths/Logic Smart
I enjoy working with numbers &
problems
Picture Smart
I enjoy drawing, painting and
making
Presentation to the class on an aspect of Aztec history. Everyone must do this! Please see
the post on the blog for more information. 20-40 Cacao Beans.
Remembering Tasks
5 Cacao Beans
Understanding Tasks
5 Cacao Beans
Applying Tasks
10 Cacao Beans
Analysing Tasks
10 Cacao Beans
Research the Aztec language
(Nahulatl) and create a Nahulatl
– English dictionary.
Create multiple choice quiz
about The Aztecs.
Design a tourist brochure on the
Aztec Empire, use pictures and
be persuasive in your writing to
encourage people to visit.
Write a newspaper report on a
human sacrifice.
Imagine you are a Spanish
soldier. Write about your
impressions of the Aztec people
and the city of Tenochtitlan.
Imagine you are an Aztec child.
Write diary entry describing
your day.
Creating Tasks
20 Cacao Beans
Write an Aztec creation myth.
Create a puzzle with an Aztec
theme: e.g. a word search, or
crossword.
Learn to count in Nahulatl (the
Aztec language). Create some
problems for others to solve.
Research the average
temperature and rainfall in
Mexico over the year. Present
your findings in a line graph
(temperature) and as a bar chart
(rainfall).
Paint a picture connected to The
Aztecs.
Create a time line with dates of
world civilisations and eras.
Include The Egyptians, The
Greeks, The Romans, The
Tudors, The Aztecs, The
Victorians. Add in pictures and
details. This could be published
using Photostory.
Create a map of Technotitlan.
Prepare and cook a Mexican meal
for your family. Take photos and
use these to record the recipe.
Make a model of an Aztec
building or artefact. See below
for ideas.
Create a poster about one area
of Aztec life e.g. war, gods,
sacrifice etc.
Research the founding myth of
Technotitlan. Create a codex (an
Aztec book) telling the story.
Make a 3D relief map of Mexico.
Include a key.
Research is good, but any writing needs to be in your own words. This is very important! Please prepare a folder or book to
keep any paper based tasks in. You can also take a photo of any models you make and include this. Email any presentations you
are going to share with the class to your teacher. However all you home learning must be printed and stored in the folder or
book. This is your responsibility!
Useful Websites for Research
http://home.freeuk.net/elloughton13/aztecs.htm
http://www.aztec-history.com/index.html
http://aztecs.mrdonn.org/
http://www.native-languages.org/nahuatl.htm
Aztec Model Making Ideas and Examples
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Make a model of the Aztec capital city, Tenochtitlan.
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Make an Aztec head-dress like one that would have been worn by the Aztec ruler, The Great Speaker.
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Make a model of the Temple Mayor (the main Aztec temple in Technotitlan). Make sure it is not Chitchen
Itza. This was a Mayan pyramid!
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Make an Aztec warrior’s helmet like one that would have been worn by a jaguar or eagle knight.
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Make a model or cut out with a traditional Aztec costume on.
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Make a mask of an Aztec god.
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Make a model of an Aztec priest’s knife (that would be used for human sacrifice).
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Make the Aztec board game Patoli.
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Make a model of an Aztec musical instrument.
This temple was edible! (Made with wafers)