1. SSWH8: I will demonstrate an understanding of the development of societies in Central and South America.

2. ELEMENT A A : Explain the rise and fall of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Empires.

3. ESSENTIAL QUESTION What lead to the rise and fall of the societies in Central and South America?

4. Region known as Mesoamerica Opening

5. Olmec (Vague notes). 1200 BCE to 100 BCE. southern coast of Mexico. Agricultural society. Olmec Temple. Carved huge human heads from basalt, and placed in jungle. (how). Possible absorption by the Aztecs.

6. Mayans (Vague notes). Yucatan, Guatemala, & Western Honduras. 1000 BCE to 900 CE. Pyramids. Possible decline and absorption by the Aztecs

7. Aztecs (Vague notes).  Southern Mexico  Nomadic tribes.  Lake Taxacoco,  eagle  prickly pear,  snake in the claws,  Open wings  Omen from gods.  Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City)  Europeans

8. Incan (Vague notes). South America, Andes Mountains. Originated with Chavin 850 BCE Art. Religion. Military Europeans

9. Work (expanding on each civilization. Choice boards. Criteria cards.

10. Closing Q & A Review.