Learning objective

  • To explain the importance of Maya gods and goddesses.

Success criteria

  • I can explain

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National curriculum

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Display the images of Saint Hilda of Whitby, Saint Augustine of Canterbury and Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne from the Presentation: Christian missionaries. Explain that Christians were monotheistic (believed in one god).

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could use the information within the presentation to create their fact files rather than internet research. Suggest recording three facts for their chosen god or goddess.

Pupils working at greater depth

Could explain the similarities and differences between Anglo-Saxon and Maya beliefs.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: explaining the Maya creation

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Vocabulary definitions

  • Ceiba tree

    The sacred tree of the Maya.

  • Chaac

    The Maya rain god.

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