T e r m : a u t u m n
Y e a r
G r o u p :
3
W e e k s : 6
Na t io na l Cu r r ic ul um
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As Geographers we will be able to locate the Aztec civilization
and describe the physical features of this area. We will learn
about how the climate lends itself to the growing of certain
crops and how foods such as chillies, chocolate, tomatoes and
tortillas come to our country. We will compare and contrast
Tenochtitlan with modern Mexico City and place Mexico City
in relation to Great Britain. We will be given opportunities to
ask geographical questions and use maps and plans. We will
draw plans and maps using a range of scales.
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As Historians we will place events and people into correct
periods of time and use dates and vocabulary relating to the
passing of time, including the terms BC and AD. We will find
out about people from the past by looking at artefacts and
raise questions. We will use a variety of research techniques
to answer questions and record our findings in a variety of
ways. We will find out about the rise and fall of the Aztec
civilization and become aware of the significant places and
individuals in History and consider aspects of wars —Hernando
Cortez v Montezuma.
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As Artists we will develop ideas of Aztec art from a visual
stimulus. We will investigate art and craft from the Aztecs and
be given the opportunity to say what we think and how we feel
about others work. We will collect visual and other
information to help us develop ideas and an understanding of
materials and processes used to create artistic pieces. We will
be able to develop our control of tools and techniques.
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As designers and makers we will follow safe procedures for
food safety and hygiene and develop a range of techniques
and skills involving food.
Who are the
Aztecs?
How did they
live?
What did they
do?
Curriculum Drivers
Enterprise To understand how the
people of the past did simple trading to
survive and how it has evolved from one
period to the next.
Environment To find out how physical
and human processes can change
features of a place and discuss how
change can affect lives and activities of
people living there
Communities To describe the
characteristic features of past societies
and how leaders (Montezuma and
Hernando Cortez) influence the way
followers behave. To compare it to how
we live and work today with leaders and
team players.
Wr it i ng O pp or t u n it i es
Ma t hs O pp or t u n it ie s
 We will note-take using books
and IPADS for information.
We will write information
about Aztec buildings/homes,
clothing, food, towns,
sacrifices etc
 We will read maps using grid
references to locate places of
interest relating to the Aztecs.
Through topic we will explore coordinates.
 We will enact the Eagle and
Hummingbird story and write a
recount of the journey and
finding the eagle devouring a
snake on a cactus in the middle
of a lake.
 We will write a newspaper
report about the Spanish
conquest
 We will calculate how long ago
the Aztecs lived and calculate the
difference in time between the
different events and how long ago
these events happened.
 We will create Aztec themed
worded problems involving the
four operations .
 We will explore the Aztec
mathematical system—what was
their number system?
So c ia l, M o r a l , S p ir it ua l,
Cu lt ur a l
 We will explore the social and cultural
beliefs of Aztec society and find out
about everyday life in Aztec civilization
and compare with our own.
 We will learn about how working
together creates a supportive
environment. We will explore the
benefits of working as a team.