AZTEC BATTLE SHIELDS

Mr. Bowen6th grade

Social Studies

AZTEC SOCIETY

Warlike peopleConquered most of

their neighborsForced subjects to pay

tributePOW’s were often

sacrificed to the Gods

Location of the Aztecs

The Aztecs occupied present day Mexico

The numbers represent the former capitals of the Aztec empire.

3-Tenochitilan was the last capital and most important city in the Aztec Empire.

AZTEC WARRIORS

Aztec warriors lived to fight for the Gods. It was more of an honor to capture an enemy than to kill one. Captured enemies were then used for human sacrifices to the Gods.

BATTLE SHIELDS

Aztec Battle Shields were personalized by each warrior. The shield reflected the warrior’s personality and/or honored a particular God. Often, warriors used an animal motif for their shields.

SHIELD DESIGN

Shields were designed to both intimidate and distract the enemy. Animal facial designs were often used. Vivid colors in both paint and feathers were employed to achieve the desired effect.

More Designs

ASSIGNMENT

CREATE AN AZTEC BATTLE SHIELDUSE MATERIALS PROVIDEDMAKE YOUR SHIELD “AUTHENTIC”FOLLOW GRADING RUBRIC

GRADING RUBRICCREATIVITY

AUTHENTICITY

PARAGRAPH

ON TASK

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GRADING SCALE18-20 A

15-17 B

12-14 C

10-12 D

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