Maya Aztec Inca Ancient Civilizations Mesoamerica Activity CSI Mystery Bundle

Make learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca ancient civilizations engaging and educational with this bundle of investigation activities! Your students will try to crack the great mysteries of the ancient Americas through crime scene investigation case file activities that encourage historical and creative thinking. Perfect for lessons on Mesoamerica, ancient civilizations, and world history, this resource makes history come to life!

This bundle includes mystery of history activities featuring:

• Maya: Students will investigate the mysterious collapse of the Maya civilization and leading theories.
• Aztec: While learning about the Aztec civilization, Hernán Cortés, and the Spanish conquest, students will try to crack the mystery of the lost treasure of Moctezuma II.
• Inca: Student detectives will set their sights to the high Andes Mountains and one of the great wonders of the world, the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu, while learning about the ancient Inca.

During each activity student detectives will view artifacts and supporting evidence and take detective notes on what they learn. They will then answer the reading comprehension response questions, complete a timeline activity, and draw their own hypothesis based on the background information and theories in the case file! Bonus letter writing extension activities are included as well for each resource.

These investigation activities can be used as printable packet activities, or as engaging stations classroom activities with groups! Teacher and student notes are provided, along with answer keys for the background reading comprehension activities.

This activity is provided in both ready-to-print color and black and white versions.

This bundle makes learning about the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations of the ancient Americas and the Spanish conquest highly engaging. These mystery of history activities are great supplements, introductions, or reinforcements for any lesson! This resource bundle can also be used in connection with Hispanic Heritage Month.

Looking for more mystery of history CSI activities? You might also be interested in the Ancient Olmec CSI Activity! Also explore the Ancient Egypt CSI Bundle, Ancient China and Silk Road CSI Bundle, Pompeii CSI Activity, Lost Colony of Roanoke CSI Activity, and the Death of King Tut CSI Activity!

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