Lesson Planning
Discover the modern culture and struggles of the Maya people; learn about a modern Maya school; research modern Maya celebrations; organise a Maya celebration to raise money for the modern Maya; entertain guests with music and food; inform them about all you have found out in this block.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To learn that the Maya people are still in existence and understand something of their modern culture.
- To make Maya foods for the celebration, play instruments and dress up in headdresses.
Children will:
- Understand that the Maya people are still in existence in modern culture and that Maya children go to school in some areas.
- Organise and host a Maya celebration during which they play instruments and dress up in headdresses.