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    This Year 8 history lesson focuses on the Spanish conquest of the Americas from 1492-1572. Specifically, it introduces students to Hernan Cortes and his interactions with the Aztecs. Over four weeks and four lessons, students will learn about pre-Columbian life in the Americas, European arrival and exploration, the impact of disease, and the longer-term effects of colonization. In this first lesson, students watch a BBC documentary about Cortes, read information sheets about him, and have homework answering questions to demonstrate their understanding of his motivations and actions. The goal is for students to gain a foundational understanding of a key individual in the conquest through various classroom activities.

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    This Year 8 history lesson focuses on the Spanish conquest of the Americas from 1492-1572. Specifically, it introduces students to Hernan Cortes and his interactions with the Aztecs. Over four weeks and four lessons, students will learn about pre-Columbian life in the Americas, European arrival and exploration, the impact of disease, and the longer-term effects of colonization. In this first lesson, students watch a BBC documentary about Cortes, read information sheets about him, and have homework answering questions to demonstrate their understanding of his motivations and actions. The goal is for students to gain a foundational understanding of a key individual in the conquest through various classroom activities.

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    This Year 8 history lesson focuses on the Spanish conquest of the Americas from 1492-1572. Specifically, it introduces students to Hernan Cortes and his interactions with the Aztecs. Over four weeks and four lessons, students will learn about pre-Columbian life in the Americas, European arrival and exploration, the impact of disease, and the longer-term effects of colonization. In this first lesson, students watch a BBC documentary about Cortes, read information sheets about him, and have homework answering questions to demonstrate their understanding of his motivations and actions. The goal is for students to gain a foundational understanding of a key individual in the conquest through various classroom activities.

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    This Year 8 history lesson focuses on the Spanish conquest of the Americas from 1492-1572. Specifically, it introduces students to Hernan Cortes and his interactions with the Aztecs. Over four weeks and four lessons, students will learn about pre-Columbian life in the Americas, European arrival and exploration, the impact of disease, and the longer-term effects of colonization. In this first lesson, students watch a BBC documentary about Cortes, read information sheets about him, and have homework answering questions to demonstrate their understanding of his motivations and actions. The goal is for students to gain a foundational understanding of a key individual in the conquest through various classroom activities.

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    The passage provides an overview of a planned history lesson about Hernan Cortes and the Spanish conquest of the Americas.

    Cortes was motivated by exploration, colonization, and the potential to find vast wealth and resources in the Americas.

    Cortes encountered various indigenous societies and encountered geographical features of South America as he explored areas like what is now Mexico.

    YEAR 8

    UNIT TOPIC:
    CORE THEMES:

    HISTORY

    WEEK 1

    LESSON 3

    The Spanish Conquest of the Americas (c.1492 c.1572)


    WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT TOPIC?

    Exploration
    Colonisation
    Slavery
    Disease
    Clash of Cultures

    Demonstrates South Americas


    first contact with Europe
    Demonstrates the devastation of
    disease on indigenous population
    Vastly different society from
    anything in Europe

    COURSE LENGTH:
    TIMES:
    CLASS CONTEXT:
    ADDITIONAL
    NOTES:

    4 Weeks
    4 Lessons x 50 Minutes per week
    Year 8 Class of Mixed Abilities 26 x Students

    LESSON TOPIC:
    AIM:

    Introduction to Hernan Cortes


    Students will gain an understanding of the motivations of
    Hernan Cortes and his interactions with the Aztecs.

    PROGRAMME LEARNING GOALS:

    Pre-Columbian life in the Americas, including social organisation, city life and
    beliefs. (ACDSEH016)
    When, how and why the Spanish arrived in the Americas, and where
    they went, including the various societies and geographical features
    they encountered (ACDSEH073)
    The nature of the interaction between the Spanish and the indigenous
    populations, with a particular focus on either the Aztecs OR Incas
    (ACDSEH074)
    The impact of the conquest on the Aztecs OR Incas as well as on the wider
    world, such as the introduction of new diseases, horses and gunpowder in the
    Americas, and new foods and increased wealth in Europe (ACDSEH075)
    The longer-term effects of colonisation, including slavery, population changes
    and lack of control over resources (ACDSEH076)

    ACHEIVEMENT STANDARDS:
    1. AS 2 Explain the cause and effect of events and developments.
    2. AS 3 Identify the motives and actions of people at the time.
    3. AS 4 Explain the significance of individuals and groups and how they were
    influenced by the beliefs and values of their society.
    4. AS 5 Describe different interpretations of the past.
    5. AS 6 - Sequence events and developments within a chronological framework
    with reference to periods of time
    6. AS 11 develop texts, particularly descriptions and explanations, incorporating
    analysis.

    7. AS 12 In developing these texts, and organising and presenting their findings,


    they use historical terms and concepts, evidence identify in sources, and
    acknowledge their sources of information.

    TIME:

    ACTIVITY:

    STUDENTS:

    RATIONALE:

    5 Mins

    I take the roll and


    give an outline of the
    lesson

    Preparation: Books
    open, pens out.

    I give an outline of the


    lesson ahead to students
    know what we have to
    cover.

    25 Mins

    We start to watch the


    BBC Documentary
    Heroes and Villains:
    Hernan Cortes

    Students to note
    important
    information in
    workbook.

    Hernan Cortes is a key


    individual to the conquest of
    South America.
    Understanding his
    motivations and personality
    is fundamental to
    developing skills as a
    historian.

    20 Mins

    Reading through
    Cortes information
    sheets

    Reading along with


    me. I sometimes
    ask students to
    read sections.

    I try to encourage a vocal


    and involved class.

    5 Mins

    I recap what we have


    learnt highlighting
    some key points.

    I ask if there are


    any questions and
    fill in any remaining
    gaps.

    To ensure comprehension
    and to be prepared for the
    next lesson.

    HOMEWORK:
    Answering questions from the Cortes Information sheets

    MATERIALS
    NEEDED:

    Copies of Cortes Information sheets x 30


    BBC Documentary Heroes and Villains: Hernan Cortes
    http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x157b8r_bbcwarriors-hernan-cortes-hq-4-6_lifestyle

    Backup plan Cortes Work sheets x 30

    BACKUP:
    Continue watching BBC Documentary Heroes and Villains: Hernan Cortes

    Cortes Questionnaire Can be paired with the Cortes Handout. Students work
    individually on the worksheet.

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