Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Machu Picchu

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

8

Overview

Machu Picchu is a citadel perched 7,874 feet above sea level in the Peruvian Andes mountains. Although its purpose is debated by historians to this day, it is speculated that its role aided the Incas in astronomy and agriculture. This video will describe key aspects of the pre-Columbian Incan culture, including religious rituals and the designed irrigation system associated with Machu Picchu. 

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 8

    SS10.8.14

    Describe key aspects of pre-Columbian cultures in the Americas including the Olmecs, Mayas, Aztecs, Incas, and North American tribes.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.8.14

    Vocabulary

    pre-Columbian tribes (Olmec, Maya, Moche, Aztec, Inca, Anasazi, Iroquois) confederation conquistador mound builders Mississippian isthmus Montezuma

    Knowledge

    Students know: Key cultural aspects of various pre-Columbian groups, including the Olmecs, Mayas, Aztecs, Incas, and North American tribes. Migration and trade patterns for pre-Columbian groups location of pre-Columbian groups and the influence of geography on individual cultures. The influence of religion and spiritual beliefs on pre-Columbian culture, architecture, and art.

    Skills

    Students are able to: Understand textual evidence of primary and secondary sources. Locate places on a map. Describe how geography influenced culture. Understand map symbols and trace a series of events on a map. Describe the influence on art, architecture, language, and religion.

    Understanding

    Students understand that: There were important developments in the pre-Columbian civilizations of the Olmec, Maya, Aztec, Inca, Inuit, and North American tribes.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Audio/Video

    Resource Provider

    Daily Dose Documentary
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Video resources: includes closed captioning or subtitles
    License

    License Type

    Attribution Non-Commercial No Derivatives
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