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Inca Letter to the Family - Louisiana Department of Education
Grades
5 to 8tag(s): aztecs (10), letter writing (20), maps (224), south america (77), vocabulary (241)
In the Classroom
Using the reading passages and vocabulary exercises, students can create a Venn diagram on paper or online using Venn Diagram Creator, reviewed here comparing the Inca and Aztec civilizations. They can analyze government, religion, agriculture, achievements, and reasons for decline. Have students create a travel brochure for the Inca or Aztec civilizations, highlighting key landmarks like Tenochtitlan or Machu Picchu. Use a digital storytelling tool to create digital travel brochures using Sway, reviewed here. After students learn about Inca quipus from the resource materials, they can create their own illustrated codex to tell a short story or design a string-and-knot quipu to represent a number or message.Educator Resources for Inca Civilization - BrainPOP
Grades
3 to 8tag(s): agriculture (52), communication (130), engineering (137), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can learn about the quipu system and create knotted cord messages using yarn or string. Challenge students to encode and decode numbers or words using a key, emphasizing the importance of record-keeping in the Inca Empire. Set up a classroom relay race where students act as chasquis (Inca messengers) and have them pass along a message using only drawings or symbols (like the Incas did without a written language. Students can work in teams to design and build a model of an Inca city using blocks, clay, or recycled materials, incorporating key elements like terraces, temples, roads, and aqueducts based on what they learned from BrainPOP. Have them create a 3D model using Tinkercad, reviewed here or Delightex (formerly CoSpaces) reviewed here.Couriers in the Inca Empire: Getting Your Message Across - EDSITEment
Grades
4 to 8tag(s): communication (130), inquiry (30), native americans (116), south america (77), STEM (312)
In the Classroom
Introduce students to quipu, the Inca system of knotted cords used for record-keeping, and then have students create quipu-inspired messages using yarn or string, encoding data such as population counts or food supplies. Set up a mock Inca relay system where students act as chasquis by dividing the class into teams and having them pass messages (written or in picture form) across the classroom or schoolyard without speaking. Use a paper map or Google My Maps, reviewed here to trace the routes the couriers would take to deliver messages.Inka Road History Timeline - Native Knowledge 360
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations. Have your students use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit and view the land virtually now.The Inca Civilisation: Rise and Fall - Inca Trail
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use MyLens.ai, reviewed here, to create a timeline or mindmap highlighting the critical events in Incan civilization. Students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other ancient cultures.PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire - PBS Nova's The Lost Inca Empire
Grades
6 to 12tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline JS, reviewed here, to highlight the important events in Incan civilization. Students can use Class Question, reviewed here, to answer questions on the Incan civilization, such as where they were located, how they began their civilization, why they ended their civilization, and what notable accomplishments/achievements they had. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare the Inca civilization to other civilizations.The Great Inca Rebellion - PBS Nova
Grades
6 to 10tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use Miro, reviewed here to post questions that they still have about Incan civilization. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location. Finally, students can use Figma, reviewed here to compare and contrast Incan civilizations to other civilizations.The Entire Rise of the Inca Empire - History Dose
Grades
6 to 10This site includes advertising.
tag(s): native americans (116), south america (77)
In the Classroom
Students can use Stickies.io, reviewed here to post information that they learned. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to visit the location virtually. Finally, students can use Google Drawings, reviewed here to compare Incan civilizations to other civilizations.Tourism collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (183)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to be a tour guide on a specific piece of land/area. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a tourism guide to the land/area that they are studying in social studies.Education and Teaching Careers collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (183)
In the Classroom
Students can use Timeline (from ReadWriteThink), reviewed here to highlight significant events in education. Students can use Figjam, reviewed here to compare and contrast education worldwide. Finally, students can host a Q&A with teachers. Record the Q&A using Adobe Podcast, reviewed hereMechanics - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (183), engineering (137)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use WordClouds reviewed here to generate words associated with mechanics. Finally, students can compare and contrast two types of mechanics using Google Drawings reviewed here.Manufacturing - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): careers (183)
In the Classroom
Students can participate in the lessons that are available on the website. Students can use Dotstorming reviewed here after engaging in any of the lessons on "What's So Cool About Manufacturing?" and voting on their favorite toy, game, or food product. Finally, students can use Canva Edu's Dream Lab, reviewed here to create a product to manufacture.Electrician Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
3 to 12tag(s): careers (183), electricity (60), STEM (312)
In the Classroom
Provide students basic materials like batteries, small light bulbs, wires, and switches. Challenge them to build a simple working circuit that lights a bulb. Students can watch different electrician videos to compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can have a virtual question-and-answer session with an electrician. Record the interview using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.Dance Resources Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Students can create a dance and record themselves using Free Screen Recorder Online reviewed here. Students can watch different dances and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can study dance through the ages and create a timeline of dances using Timeline JS reviewed here.Culinary Jobs - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can host a food event in which they cook different foods. Finally, students can use Book Creator reviewed here to create a recipe book.Business Careers - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12In the Classroom
Students can host a jobs fair by inviting different professionals in to share their knowledge and insight. Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Finally, students can post questions on a Padlet reviewed here that they have regarding a profession.Automotive Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): careers (183)
In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can create their own 3D automobile. Finally, students can virtually visit an automotive manufacturing plant to see how vehicles are manufactured.Aviation Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
2 to 12In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using Figjam reviewed here. Students can host a virtual question-and-answer session with someone in the field of aviation. Finally, students can use Google My Maps reviewed here to map out their route to and from destinations.PBS LearningMedia's Architecture Collection - PBS LearningMedia
Grades
K to 12tag(s): architecture (84), careers (183)
In the Classroom
Students can watch two videos on the same topic and compare and contrast them using ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Students can create a word cloud using WordClouds reviewed here of all words associated with architecture that the class generates. Finally, students can follow the lessons that are posted on the site.Time Explorers Lesson One- The Ancient Maya - Twinkl Home Educators
Grades
5 to 12This site includes advertising.
tag(s): central america (26), mayans (32), mexico (46)