How did the sun arrive in the sky? Learners watch a short film that describes the myth of Nanahuatl, a weak Aztec god who sacrificed himself to become the fifth sun for his people.

Concepts

creation myths, myths, mythology, mythological characters, the aztecs, pourquoi tales

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members create a spread sheet to compare the elements found in various creation myths
• Have groups consider the cultural values represented by the story of Nanahuati

Classroom Considerations

• Reflects the attempts to reconstruct an understanding of pre-conquest Aztec society

Pros

• The myth stresses the importance of behavior over appearance

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.3 SL.11-12.3