Tenochtitlan Life and Technology
aligned to Aero 8.8.a Explain Prerequisites For The Adoption Of A Particular Technology (social Need, Social Resources, Cultural Attitude, Etc.)
Learning Objective
I can write a paragraph that makes a claim about why a technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from daily life and available resources.
Lesson Flow
Watch Video
Interesting facts about aztec people's daily life
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Practice
7 questions β’ Short answer
Exit Ticket
βThe video mentions that wealthy Aztecs had bathing rooms similar to saunas. Write a paragraph explaining why this technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources. The video mentions that clothing showed a person's social status in Aztec society. Write a paragraph explaining why this "clothing technology" (rules about who could wear what) was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources. The video mentions that the Aztecs used maize to make tortillas. Write a paragraph explaining why this food preparation technology was adopted in Tenochtitlan, using evidence from the video about daily life and available resources.β
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