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Name: __________________________ Subject: Spanish
Teacher Name: __________________________ Date: ___________________

 

Precolumbian Cultures

 

Introduction:  
  You are interested in the ancient cultures of Latin America prior to the conquest of Spain. You will travel to different countries and pick one ancient culture to focus on. Later, you will share the information to your class.
Task:  
  Now you will make a presentation about the ancient culture of your choice. Your presentation includes but not limited to the following:

-Region of coverage
-Language
-Time in history
-Social Structure
-Important contribution to the world
-Link to the present
-Art, food, agriculture, etc.
-Influence on actual Spanish culture of the country.
Process:  
  1. Identify the ancient culture on line. Look in the Resources section for the web pages to go to. After you visited each site, pick an ancient culture of your choice.
2. Look for the information needed about the ancient culture.
3. Your Power Point presentation should have at least 10 slides.
4. This is an individual work
Resources:  
  http://www.about-peru-history.com/

http://www.aztec-history.com/ancient-
aztec-religion.html

http://www.learner.org/interactives/collapse/mayans.html

http://www.world-archaeology.com/great-civilizations/the-moche-route/article/734-.html

http://www.nflc.org/reach/7ca/spCACentralAmerica.htm

http://www.ancient-wisdom.co.uk/Boliviatiahuanaco.htm
Evaluation:  
  Rubric for the Power Point presentation:

At least10 slides (20)
-Effective and visually appealing (20)
-Edited, Punct., good transitions (20)
-Well orga.,structure,bibliography (20)
-Apprp. volume,clear (20)

Total = 100pts.
Conclusion:  
  You have learned about an ancient culture in Latin-America. You know about the area where its people inhabited in the present country, important facts, like food, art, and its contribution to the world.

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