Make a Maya map in 3D

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

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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.

Geography

Describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains.
Present human and physical features using a range of methods, including sketch maps, plans and graphs, and digital technologies.

Art

Improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including drawing, painting and sculpture with a range of materials (for example, pencil, charcoal, paint, clay).

Lesson Planning

Recreate the Maya environmental zones from coast to highlands and lowlands in the classroom, including plants and animals.

Teaching Outcomes:

To understand the geography of the Maya lands.
To demonstrate their understanding of the geography by recreating a miniature Maya region.
To make 3D sculptures of plants and animals to go in the Maya corner.

Children will:

Demonstrate their knowledge of the physical geography of a region.
Make sculptures based on sketches in their sketchbooks.
Discuss what life was like living in the different environmental zones of the Maya lands.

Planning

Provided Resources

How to make a 3D map of the Maya lands
How to make miniature flora and fauna

You Will Need

Large sheets of green and blue paper
Egg boxes
Modroc™
PVA glue
Paint
FiMo™/Play-doh™

Weblinks

Maps of Maya area showing height data, modern country borders and ancient sites from mayagis.smv.org