Warm-up #131) How did warriors move up in rank in

the Aztec society? 2) 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. • Keep a list of Aztec achievements that

impressed you are we watch the video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbgVl5vYpJkStop video at 29 minutes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Citation Example

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maize