Design the game

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Maya Trade

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Objectives

History

Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history - The Maya civilization.
Regularly address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference, and significance.
Construct informed responses that involve thoughtful selection and organisation of relevant historical information.
Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.

Design and Technology

Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups.

Geography

Present the human and physical features using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.

Lesson Planning

Work out the rules for the game using your gaming counters, board and transportation devices.

Teaching Outcomes:

To find out about trading and economy.
To work out how trade links would work in practice.

Children will:

Apply their historical knowledge to a strategy game.
Apply their geographical knowledge to a strategy game.
Take part in a collaborative project.

Planning

Provided Resources

Maya money
Designing the rules of the Maya trading game

You Will Need

Dice
Digital camera
Cacao nibs
Feathers
Gaming pieces and boards they have already made

Weblinks

Maya trade from latinamericanhistory.com
Maya trade and merchants from mayankids.com
Maya trade from onejungle.com