How do we know about the Maya?

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Maya Introduction to the Maya

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Objectives

History

Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history- The Maya civilization.

English

Participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role-play, improvisations and debates.

Lesson Planning

Assess the reliability of various sources of evidence for the Maya, including archaeology, images, writing and oral history.

Teaching Outcomes:

To explore different sources of evidence about the Maya.
To discuss what we can find out from different sources of evidence.

Children will:

Work out what historical evidence tells us about the Maya.
Assess the usefulness of different sources of evidence.
Take part in a discussion.

Planning

Provided Resources

Sources of evidence about the Maya
Sources of information about the Maya and argument prompts

You Will Need

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