1. In your books….Copy this template
My Research Project LO: I can define and organize my topic. Topic: Main area of research: Subtopics:

2. Choose one of the following topics: Write down your choice
Maya
Aztecs
Incas

3. If you chose the Maya Choose 1 (one) of the following Subtopics
Culture
Achievements
What happened to the Maya? (only allowed to do this topic upon approval. Very difficult).

4. Now based on the subtopic you chose. Choose 3 (three) subtopics
Culture
What happened to the Maya?
Art
(Most challenging topic for high achievers)
Food
What are the theories that led to the collapse of the Maya?
Clothing
Religion
What happened when the Spanish met the Maya?
Ball games
Achievements
Describe the Maya people today
Temple Pyramids
Calendar
Beliefs
Study of the stars
Language
Writing, Glyphs, Codices
Life style
Numbers
Where do they live?
Cities (Tikal, Palenque, Copan)

5. If you chose the Aztecs Choose 1 (one) of the following main topics.
Culture
Achievements
Government, Social Classes and Jobs
What happened to the Aztecs?

6. Now choose 3 (three) subtopics from your main topic.
Culture
Government, Social Classes & Jobs
Art
Social Class
Food
Gender Roles
Clothing
Aztec Army
Religion
Tlatoani (King)
Music
Priests (religious leaders)
Ball games
School
Language
What happened to the Aztecs?
Achievements
What happened when the Spanish met the Aztecs?
Temple Pyramids
Chinampas
Who were the important leaders of the Spanish and the Aztecs?
Aqueducts
How did the Spanish conquer the Aztecs?
Cities (Tenochtitlan)
Describe the Aztec people today
Writing, glyphs, codices
Beliefs
Life style
Where do they live?

7. If you chose the Incas Choose 1 (one) topic from this list. Culture
Achievements
Government, Social Classes and Jobs (Society)
What happened to the Incas?

8. Now choose 3 (three) subtopics from below YOUR chosen topic
Culture
Government, Social Classes & Jobs
Art
Social Classes
Food
Pachacuti (King)
Clothing
Government
Religion
Decimal administration
Language
Priests (religious leaders)
School
Gender roles
Achievements
What happened to the Incas?
Cities (Cuzco, Machu Picchu)
What happened when the Spanish met the Incas?
Language and Quipus
Architecture
Who were the important leaders of the Spanish and the Incas?
Fortresses
How did the Spanish conquer the Incas?
Homes
Describe the Inca people today
Roads
Messengers
Terraces
Beliefs
Life style
Where do they live?

9. Now you should have what looks like this. (for example)
My Research Project LO: I an define and organize my topic. Topic: Incas Main area of research: Culture 3 Subtopics: Food, Clothing and Religion.