Learning objective
- To recognise when and where the ancient Maya lived.
Success criteria
- I can describe the features of
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National curriculum
History
The National curriculum
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Cross-curricular links
Geography
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
This lesson and unit build on knowledge and concepts introduced in this unit: History, Year 4, How hard was it to invade and settle in Britain? Using the link: Kapow Primary timeline, look at the timeline overview and ask:
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could focus on adding just the Maya periods to the timeline; could have the timeline and scale drawn onto paper.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could create their own smaller scale for the timeline; could add other concurrent world civilisations to the timeline; could research key dates to annotate the period bars.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing the key physical
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Vocabulary definitions
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civilisation
A large group of people with a common language, way of life and governance.
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Classic period
A period of time in the Maya civilisation from AD 250 to 900.
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In this unit
Assessment - History Y5: How did the Maya civilisation compare to the Anglo-Saxons?
Lesson 1: Who were the Maya and when did they live?
Lesson 2: How did the Maya settle in the rainforest?
Lesson 3: What similarities and differences existed between Maya and Anglo-Saxon homes?
Lesson 4: What did the Maya believe?
Lesson 5: What do archaeological remains tell us about Maya cities?
Lesson 6: Man-made or natural disaster? What caused the decline of the Maya cities?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 28th May, 2024
