03_02 The Aztecs Assignment What am I going to do?
You will create a storybook about the origin, growth (culture, expansion, innovations), and fall of the ancient Aztec culture. The storybook will have five sections and should be written like you are TELLING A STORY from start to finish. It is important to tell about the origin, growth, and fall of the Aztecs. Each section of the story must also have an image that goes along with it.

Use the template below to complete your project on your chosen civilization

Section #1 - Origin of the Aztecs
Description of the origin of the Aztecs (complete sentences)

(Suggestions: Settlement location why and where)

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Section #2 - Aztec Culture
Description of the culture of the Aztecs:(complete sentences)

(Suggestions: Social classes, jobs, daily life, religion, education)

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Section #3 - Expansion of the Aztecs
Description of the expansion of the Aztecs:(complete sentences)

(Suggestions: Growth through battles, tributes, marriage)

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Section #4 - Innovations of the Aztecs
Description of the innovations of the Aztecs:(complete sentences)

(Suggestions: Farming techniques, building, inventions, bartering/trading, calendar)

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Section #5 - Fall of the Aztecs
Description of the fall of the Aztecs:(complete sentences)

(Suggestions: Treatment of others, Spanish Explorer, Medical issues)

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Grading Rubric:

Excellent
What content did you learn?
40 points
All of the following are present:
five section storybook with images for each section
explanation of the origins of the Aztec civilization
description of how the Aztec civilization expanded
explanation of the factors leading to the fall of the Aztec civilization

Can you apply what you learned?
40 points
All of the following are present:
accuracy
thoughtful images and detailed descriptions
evidence of understanding of the cultural and geographic origins of the Aztec civilization
evidence of understanding of how the Aztec civilization expanded its territory
evidence of understanding factors affecting the fall of the Aztec civilization

How are you using your 21st century presentation skills?
20 points
All of the following are present:
organized format
easy to read and comprehend
work is checked for spelling and grammar