Description

Aztec, Maya and Inca – Prop Box Play

In this fun activity, students will work in groups of 4 to create a brief play on the Aztec, Maya and Inca. They will choose their individual roles within the group, research their topic, write their skit, and build props on the first day. As the groups complete each step, the teacher will initial the steps on the checkoff sheet. On the second day they will perform their plays while other students take notes on the topics.

This activity will accommodate any class size. Give each group a topic or a combination of topics to ensure coverage of content. Your topics could include:

Aztec
• Class structure
• Family Life
• Technology
• History
• Religion

Maya
• Class structure
• Family Life
• Technology
• History
• Religion

Inca
• Class structure
• Family Life
• Technology
• History
• Religion

This activity includes:
Student Directions
Rubric
Checkoff Sheet
Research Results Sheet
Graphic Organizer
Rubric

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