Inca Adaptations
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can name one way the Inca adapted to their environment.
Warm-Up Video
Chris Rheaume · 8:40
Adapting to Climate
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The Mayans used slash and burn techniques, terracing, and irrigation networks to create a civilization in the jungle.
- 2
The Inca organized their society and built thousands of miles of roads, including grass bridges, to connect and protect their vast empire.
- 3
The Aztecs built chinampas, or man-made islands, in the marsh of Lake Texcoco to create farmland.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name one way the Inca adapted to their environment in the Andes mountains to grow food.”
Complete Lesson Package
Get all 3 ready-to-use resources:
Teacher Guide
Student Doc
Slides
