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Standards-aligned classroom resources for grades 3–8, designed to support meaningful instruction and save teachers time.
Focus: Peaks, Peninsulas, and Plateaus: How the Environment Built Empires
Focus: Peaks, Peninsulas, and Plateaus: How the Environment Built Empires
Master Standard HSS 7.7.1 by exploring how the diverse landscapes of Meso-America and the Andes Mountains dictated the development of three iconic civilizations. This collection utilizes a Puzzle Pack, Trivia Game, and PBL Choice Board to analyze how the unique geography—from the tropical lowlands of the Maya to the high-altitude peaks of the Inca—influenced agriculture, social structures, and urban design. From investigating the impact of the Yucatan's cenotes to creating evidence-based projects on the "Floating Gardens" of the Aztecs, these resources provide the academic rigor and "Radiant" engagement your classroom deserves.
Column 1: Puzzle Pack
Foundational Literacy
Puzzle Pack is where the learning starts. Use the informational text article and visual vocabulary puzzles (crossword, word search, maze) to build the core knowledge base for the unit.
Column 2: Trivia Game
Practice & Test
Designed for high-speed review to keep classroom pace fun. This resource is cast to the whole class for active social practice, followed by a formal test for individual accountability.
Column 3: PBL Choice Board
Summative Assessment
Our alternate assessment solution. Includes 6 creative project options with rubrics and step-by-step instructions to ensure built-in differentiation for every student.
Column 4: 20% Off Bundles
The Complete Solution
Includes the puzzle pack, trivia game, and choice board. This bundle fulfills every stage of the lesson—from introduction to assessment—in print or digital formats.
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