Lesson Planning

Study the features and ceremonies of the temple-pyramids and palaces of the Maya; construct a temple- pyramid out of clay and make a class Maya city; add walkways.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To study and understand the nature and importance of temple-pyramids in the Maya community.
• To construct a Temple-pyramid out of clay slabs to include in a class Maya city.

Children will:

• Understand the importance of temple-pyramids and palaces in the Maya community.
• Research the type of important ceremonies that took place on the top of the temple and understand that temples were often built as staging posts for ceremonial events.
• Construct a Temple-pyramid and palace out of clay slabs to include in the class Maya city.