| Keyword |
Description |
| Pyramids |
Giant, triangle-shaped temples for worshipping early gods |
| Chiquihuite |
A group of early Mexicans |
| Frequently |
Often |
A long, long time ago, people started living in Mexico before there were cities or pyramids. These early humans moved frequently because they were searching for food, such as large animals and wild plants. They used simple stone tools that they made by hitting rocks together, and sometimes they found shelter in caves.
Later, people learned to farm, which meant they could grow their own food and stay in one place longer. Some scientists even found very old bones and tools, like those in the Chiquihuite cave. Each time something new is discovered, we learn more about how smart and brave early humans were in finding ways to live.
Bridging words
These words sound similar in English and Spanish: Why not practice them now?
| English |
Spanish |
| Cities |
Ciudades |
| Rocks |
Piedras |
| Cave |
Cueva |
Time to discuss
- Why did early people move from place to place?
- What kind of tools did the first people in Mexico use?
- How did learning to farm change people’s lives?
Let's write
Answer the following questions in one paragraph:
- Imagine you lived in Mexico a long time ago. How would you find food each day?
- What do you think was the hardest thing about being the first people in Mexico?
