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Step 1: Your Mission
       
The Indians of Pre-Aztec Mexico

   Congratulations!  You have been selected as an Archaeologist Intern for the summer, and you have been assigned to the Pre-Aztec Studies Program.  You will be traveling to various places in Mexico to learn about the great Pre-Aztec Civilizations.

   The work is difficult,
the hours are long, and your expedition leader will expect a lot out of you.  But, the rewards are great!

   Your final project at the end of your internship will be to prepare a written narrative and media presentation describing your discoveries!

   Before you make the trip you will need to know what is expected of you. And remember to check out each step of your mission before departing.  That way you won't have any big surprises along the way.  

   Now, first pay close attention to your job description below!


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The tasks you must accomplish during your internship are as follows.  Each will be thoroughly explained on the 6 separate steps.

1. Conduct research to discover the following information about the
    Pre-Aztec civilizations of Mexico (Step 2)....

  • where they lived...

  • where they came from...

  • when they lived...

  • how they lived...

  • the structure of their society...

  • their main accomplishments...

  • their language...

  • their religion...

  • other cultures they interacted with...

  • why their civilization collapsed...

  • what they left behind as evidence...

  • what we have in common with them...

  • what we can learn from them.

2. Organize and evaluate the findings of your research (Step 3) ...

3. Draw conclusions about the evidence (Step 4)....

4. Choose a particular characteristic of your civilization that interests you 
    and write a narrative about what you have learned (Step 5)....
   
5. Create a media presentation summarizing your written narrative (Step 5).  

6. Your Expedition Leader will explain your work will be evaluated ( Step 6).

   
So, put on your hat, climb in your jeep, and head South of the border!

Go to Step 2


 


 

Follow the steps!


Step 1
Your Mission

 

Step 2
The Expedition

 

Step 3
Examine the Evidence
 

Step 4
Your Conclusions
 

Step 5
Your Report
 

Step 6
The Expedition Leader