5. How successful were the Aztecs?

Activity 1 - How did the Aztecs expand?

Activity Tasks

Triangulating Research - What does it mean to triangulate research? Watch this video to find out!
Research Activity - Complete this worksheet to practice your skill of triangulating research. For each question, find one source that gives an answer. Then find a similar source that supports it. Finally, find a source that gives a different answer! The questions are:
1. Where did the Aztec people come from?
2. How did the Aztec empire grow?
3. Who were the most famous rulers of the Aztec empire?

Activity Tasks

Note-taking Methods - Examining the Sentence Method and the Charting Method of note-taking. Decide on one to use for the following group task.
Group Research - In groups, you will research the different characteristics of the Aztec Civilisation. You will have 10 minutes to summarise the information for each of the following topics, using a note-taking method from above:
1. Geography
2. Religion
3. Accomplishments
4. Politics
5. Economics
6. Society
Discuss - As a class, feedback on the research and decide upon the two most significant characteristics for each aspect of GRAPES.

Activity Tasks

Discuss - Can you remember the C-RAP test? Can you remember what C-R-A-P stood for? Why do we use the C-RAP test? Watch here to remind yourself!
Annotated Bibliography - Examine this example of an annotated bibliography and discuss the questions with a partner - share your ideas with the class.
Create your own - Now create your own annotated bibliography for at least two of the three websites on this worksheet. Don't forget to use the C-RAP test to help you evaluate the values and limitations of each.