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Kings or gods?

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

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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
  • Address and sometimes devise historically valid questions about change, cause, similarity and difference, and significance.

English

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

Computing

  • Select, use and combine a variety of software (including internet services) on a range of digital devices to design and create a range of programs, systems and content that accomplish given goals, including collecting, analysing, evaluating and presenting data and information.

Lesson Planning

Explore the objects that show us some of the kings and gods of the Maya, make replicas and recreate a Maya ceremony of giving offerings to the gods. Take photos of the ceremonies.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To explore the role of kings in the Maya civilization.
  • To discuss the evidence in the sources.
  • To use digital cameras.

Children will:

  • Explain what happened during Maya religious festivals.
  • Take part in a role-play of one of the festivals.
  • Take photos with a digital camera.

Provided Resources

  • Evidence about Maya kings and their religious festivals
  • How Maya kings tried to be like the gods
  • How to take good digital photos

You Will Need

  • Digital cameras or devices with a built-in camera

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