Aztec Medicine Lesson

© History Skills
© History Skills

Learning objectives

In this lesson, students will learn about the Aztec civilization's unique integration of spiritual beliefs and practical knowledge in their medical practices. They will explore how Aztec healers combined rituals, sacrifices, and advanced botanical remedies to treat various ailments, demonstrating a holistic approach to medicine. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.

How would you like to learn?

Option 1: Reading


Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet:

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Aztec Medicine Questions.docx
Microsoft Word Document 21.9 KB

Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the webpage below:


Option 2: Internet research


Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete all the tables.

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Aztec Medicine Research Worksheet.docx
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