The Process

Follow these stages step by step to successfully complete the task.

Stage One

You need to find out some background information on the Aztecs.  Visit this site to find out the answers to these questions:

1.  Which valley did the Aztecs settle in?

2.  What was the name of the city that the Aztecs built in 1325?

3.  Who was the first Aztec emperor?

Note down the questions in your workbooks under the title 'Early Aztecs' and fill in the answers when you have visited the website.

click on the picture to visit your first website.

Stage two

In order to create the menu for your Aztec party, you need to find out the types of food the Aztecs enjoyed and how they cooked them. Make a list of the foods that you find from these sites in your workbook (under the title 'Food'.)

Click on the pepper to play the Aztec food game!

    Click on the oven to find out how the Aztecs cooked!  

Did you know - the Aztecs invented chocolate? Find out more by clicking on the chocolate bar.  

Stage 3

An Aztec party needs some good music to get everybody dancing!

Click on the drum to hear some groovy Aztec music 

When you've heard the music try creating some of your own.

There's no point having music at your party, if you're not going to get up and dance like an Aztec! Try putting some moves to your music - Click on the dancer to discover some moves.

Stage 4

When the Aztecs had some spare time, they played games. Some of the games you play today were originally invented by the Aztecs. In your workbooks write down these questions under the title 'games,' and answer them after visiting the games site.    

1.  Which game used a rubber ball?

2.  Which game was played in the form of a cross?

3.  Name four toys that the Aztec parents made for their children?

                          AZTEC GAMES

Stage 5

An exciting thing about going to a party is that you get to dress up! Take a look at how the Aztecs dressed, by clicking on the pictures below, and draw a picture of your favourite Aztec outfit.                                          

Stage 6

Now that you have found out about Aztec food, music, dance, games and dress, you are ready to create your invitations for your very own Aztec party. 

Use the template below as a guide, to help you complete the task. Be as creative as you can. Decorate your invitation with pictures of Aztec art and craft.

Party Time!

to celebrate Montezuma II becoming ruler

You are invited to an Aztec party at the Xochicalco Meeting Place

On the day of_________________________________________

Food will consist of:

                                     STARTER___________________________

                                     MAIN_______________________________

                                     DESSERT_____________________________

Click on the men below for a map to help you find your way:

   Games at the party will include:__________________________________________

Come prepared to 'boogie on down' to our fabulous Aztec music!!

Well done, once you have written your invitation, you will be able to throw your own Aztec party (with permission from your teacher!)

In your spare time -  find out more about Montezuma II and other important aspects of Aztec life, by visiting this site:      Aztec Life