How did the Maya civilisation

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Lessons

Lesson 1: Who were the Maya and when did they live?

  • To recognise when and where the ancient Maya lived.

Lesson 2: How did the Maya settle in the rainforest?

  • To evaluate the challenges of settling in the rainforest.

Lesson 3: What similarities and differences existed between Maya and Anglo-Saxon homes?

  • To compare and contrast Anglo-Saxon and Maya houses.

Lesson 4: What did the Maya believe?

  • To explain the importance of Maya gods and goddesses.

Lesson 5: What do archaeological remains tell us about Maya cities?

  • To design a map of a Maya city.

Lesson 6: The decline of the Maya cities: man-made or natural disaster?

  • To evaluate the reasons for the decline of the Maya cities.

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Assessment – History Y5: How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?

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