HWC Day 77 - Indigenous Peoples in Latin America

Important:  We are rapidly approaching the end of the semester and the end of this course. Please check PowerSchool.  If you have any questions about your grade, please see me during period 12 as soon as possible.

Purpose:   Consider the unique cultures of pre-Columbian peoples in Central America.  Compare & contrast Aztec and Spanish accounts of Cortez.

Task: Good morning!  We'll begin class with a discussion on indigenous peoples of Central America - the Olmecs, Maya, & Aztecs.  Then, you'll work with a partner to compare and contrast two accounts of the conquest of Tenochtitlan. Finally, if time remains, we'll begin our examination of colonial Latin America.

Homework:

• TODAY - Indigenous peoples discussion (unit 8) - summary due in Schoology by 7:30 am
• TODAY - Unit 7 SJSs due on class blog
• Monday, January 9 - Unit 8 PDPs due on class blog
• Tuesday, January 10 - Neoliberalism reading quiz (index card may be used)
• Wednesday, January 11 - Unit 8 PDCs due on class blog
• Thursday, January 12 - Contemporary Issues in Latin America summary due in Schoology by 3:00 pm
• Friday, January 13 - Cumulative map quiz (Africa, Europe, & Latin America)
• Friday, January 13 - Unit 8 SJSs due on class blog
• Wednesday, January 18 - 7:35-9:05 am - Final Exam