Learning objective
- To describe the role of the Ancient Maya gods and goddesses by studying images and scenarios.
Success criteria
- I can retell the Ancient Maya creation story.
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum for history
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Cross-curricular links
Religious Education Council Curriculum Framework
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Quizmaster and hand out whiteboards and pens (one each). Ask the children to think of a question to quiz their class and write it on their whiteboards. Remind them that they must also write down the answer to their question.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support:
Should use the Activity: Sort and retell (one between two) when retelling the Ancient Maya creation story during the Attention grabber; could use the Knowledge organiser for vocabulary support during their discussions and poster creation in the Main event; should use the Activity: God and goddess hieroglyphs (pre-cut) during their poster design in the Main event.
Pupils working at greater depth:
Could discuss which god or goddess might have had the most impact on the lives of some Ancient Maya people and why, considering aspects like farming, weather, creation and community games; could begin to consider the direct and indirect impact of each god and goddess explored in the lesson.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: retelling the Maya creation
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Vocabulary definitions
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Ceiba tree
A tall and important tree that grows in tropical rainforests, believed by some people to connect the sky, Earth and underworld.
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Chaac
The Maya god of rain.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y3/4 (B): Ancient Maya
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: How did the Ancient Maya settle in a rainforest?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: How important was chocolate to the Ancient Maya?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: What did the Ancient Maya believe?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: How did the Maya reflect world beliefs in their inventions?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: What do archaeological remains tell us about Ancient Maya cities?
Y3/4 (B): Lesson 6: What caused the decline of the Ancient Maya cities?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 10th October, 2024
