In this virtual experience, students will…

• Explore the significance of the Inca civilization by examining the architecture and layout of Machu Picchu.
• Analyze the impact of Spanish colonization on the Inca civilization by comparing and contrasting pre- and post-colonial South America.
• Investigate the physical geography of the Andes mountains by examining the location and natural resources that allowed for the creation of Machu Picchu.

Lesson overview

Machu Picchu is an abandoned stone city built by the Incas. The Incas were the largest civilisation in South America before the area was conquered by the Spanish around 600 years ago. This city is situated 8,000 ft above sea level in the Andes mountains. In this virtual experience, you will explore the amazing landscape of Machu Picchu.