Aztec Travel Brochure: Rough Draft Name:

DIRECTIONS: Create a travel brochure convincing people to visit Tenochtitlan in the Aztec Empire. Describe the great things about the empire, its land, city, and warriors. Write in 1st person as if you lived and were part of the Aztec Empire during the 1400s.

Part 4: Legend & Expansion
-  Summarize the legend of how the Aztec Empire first began
-  Describe an Aztec warrior and their warfare
Picture: Draw or print a picture related to Aztec legend and expansion. / Cover
Title of Brochure:
Picture: Draw a sketch of your idea. Picture should represent something important about the Aztecs.
Slogan: catchy phrase about why a person should visit Tenochtitlan, capital city of the Aztec Empire

Aztec Travel Brochure: Rough Draft Name:

Part 1: Tenochtitlan
-  Describe how the city of Tenochtitlan looks and why it is amazing
-  Describe what is inside of the plaza in Tenochtitlan; focus on the Great Temple
Picture: On the final, print/draw a picture related to the city of Tenochtitlan that you wrote about / Part 2: Land & Agriculture
-  Describe the land where the Aztecs have settled
-  Explain chinampas and how they are built and used
-  Name some common crops or foods of the Aztecs
Picture: On the final, print/draw a picture related to the city of Tenochtitlan that you wrote about / Part 3: Marketplace
-  Describe the Aztec marketplace and goods sold there
-  Explain why marketplaces have guards and judges
Picture: On the final, print/draw a picture related to the city of Tenochtitlan that you wrote about

Aztec Travel Brochure Rubric Name:

DIRECTIONS: Create a travel brochure convincing people to visit Tenochtitlan in the Aztec Empire. Describe the great things about the empire, its land, city, and warriors. Write in 1st person as if you live and are part of the Aztec Empire during the 1400s.

Topic / Criteria / Points
City of Tenochtitlan /   Describe the city of Tenochtitlan, including key features about the city (temples, palaces, canals, etc…)
  Picture of the city (draw or print) / _____ 15
Land & Agriculture /   Explain the location and land where the Aztecs settled
  How did Aztecs adapt to the environment using chinampas; explain
  What are common crops grown
  Picture of the land (draw or print) / _____ 15
Marketplace /   Describe the marketplace, goods commonly sold
  Explain purpose of guards and judges
  Picture of the marketplace (draw or print) / _____ 15
Legend & Expansion /   What is the legend of Aztec beginnings; describe
  How were Aztecs able to expand successfully; explain the role of warfare
  Picture of the legend or warfare (draw or print) / _____ 15
Cover /   Create an original title
  Create a catchy slogan explaining why a person should visit the Aztec Empire
  Picture / _____ 10
Final Product /   Minimal errors in spelling, grammar, and mechanics
  Written in present tense, 1st person point of view
  Written in a way to convince reader the empire is a desirable place to visit
  Information demonstrates clear understanding of each topic; written in own words of student
  All work completed on-time; class time used efficiently / _____ 20
TOTAL POINTS / _____ 90

Rough Draft Due: ______

Final Project Due: ______