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Upper elementary students learn about the European Explorer and Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortés without learning much about the powerful Aztec emperor Moctezuma and the perspective of the indigenous people of Mexico. When teaching students about Hernan Cortes, it is imperative to also include in your lesson information about the Aztecs, the Indigenous people of Mexico. […]
Teaching continents and oceans in upper elementary is a must-do. A few times I’ve asked my students what country and state we live in, and I get responses like, “We live in the country of California and the continent of Mexico.” I’m dead serious! (I teach in Southern California. When I heard this, I knew […]
There is so much to teach about European Exploration! How do you make it fun and engaging for you and your students? But I’m here to help give you ideas on hands-on activities. These activities are meaningful and will help your students learn about the motivations behind exploration, the navigational tools that were used, and […]
