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Fortnite and the Aztec Empire

Completed by 185 learners

Ages 8-18

Self-Paced Course

This class is an introduction to the history, mythology, and culture of the Aztecs - using Fortnite! Four lessons, self-paced.

Lauren James

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(3,171 reviews)

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks of teacher support

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What's included

4 pre-recorded lessons

4 weeks

of teacher support

1 year access

to the content

Mastery Evaluation

1 hour per week. Students can post their answers to any "Expand Your Knowledge" challenge to receive feedback from the teacher.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 12

This course covers the Sunny Steps area in Fortnite, which was discontinued in October 2019. That is why I'm offering the class from now on for a very low price! Even if your child did not play Fortnite before October 2019, they will probably still enjoy the content! Learners who have never played Fortnite might still enjoy learning about the historical inspiration behind the creation of a popular video game map.

Season eight of Fortnite included Aztec temples, pyramids, and shrines, as well as subtle references to Aztec culture, with their weapons, gods, and sports. We'll explore all of these aspects of Aztec culture in the context of the Fortnite game. (Note: we will not be playing the Fortnite game together during class, so your child does not need a Fortnite account.)

This self-paced class consists of four lessons. Each lesson contains a short recorded presentation, plus one extension activity that encourages students to explore one aspect of Aztec culture in more depth on their own. Parents can decide on the extent of the research, based on their child's ability and educational needs. 

Need a discount? Sure thing! All of my self-paced courses are "pay what you can afford." To get the discount you need, sign up for the course first, then message me with the discount you would like, and I will apply a partial refund.

Learning Goals

By the end of class, students should be able to:

☀️ Explain the basic origins of the Aztec peoples.
☀️ Describe Aztec warfare (including weapons, armor, and tactics), and how this compares to Fortnite.
☀️ Explain the different types of structures (temples, houses, etc.) you might find in an Aztec city, and compare/contrast those with the structures found in the "Sunny Steps" map in Fortnite.
☀️ Describe the basic agricultural practices of the Aztecs.
☀️ Name some of the Aztec gods that may have inspired some tools and skins in the Fortnite game.
☀️ Recount the fall of the Aztec empire at the hands of the Spanish Conquistadors.

Syllabus

4 Lessons

over 4 Weeks

Lesson 1:

Aztec Origins and Civilization

 (17 min recording)

Aztec Origins:
☀️ Who the Aztecs were
☀️ Where they lived
☀️ How their empire formed

Civilization:
☀️ The climate they lived in
☀️ Their agricultural practices
☀️ The architecture they had

Lesson 2:

Religion

 (13 min recording)

Religion:
☀️ An overview of their religious practices and beliefs
☀️ Xipe Totec (God of Vegetables)
☀️ Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent God)
☀️ Huitzilopochtli  (Hummingbird/Sun God)
☀️ Mictlantecuhtli (The God of Death)

Lesson 3:

War

 (16 min recording)

War:
☀️ Their battle tactics compared to Fortnite
☀️ Armor of the different classes
☀️ Weapons used in battle

Lesson 4:

Virtual Tour

 (13 min recording)

Virtual Tour in Fortnite: Battle Royale
☀️ The Aztec temples in Fortnite
☀️ The noble houses in Fortnite
☀️ Bath in Fortnite
☀️ Sundial in Fornite
☀️ The Aztec setting (similarities and differences)

Other Details

Parental Guidance

The Fortnite game is rated "T" for teen. However, I will not be showing combat sequences during class.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Lauren James

Joined September, 2017

4.9

3171reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Education from Brigham Young University

I am a certified science teacher in the state of Arizona, with more than a decade of experience teaching children.  My classes are offered in a lecture format, so your child can participate to his or her comfort level.