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The Maya Civilization Lesson Pack

A complete 10-lesson history unit of work for Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11), with detailed lesson plans, Powerpoint slides, teacher guides and printable activity sheets.

Great Kapok Tree

The Great Kapok Tree

A two-week literacy unit for Y3/4 based on the book 'The Great Kapok Tree'

Maya Unit Lesson 1

FREE: Maya Civilization Introductory Lesson

A free lesson introducing the Maya topic, including Powerpoint, lesson plan and pupil resources.

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Lessons

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1. What was the Maya Civilization? (FREE)

1. What was the Maya Civilization? (FREE)

2. How did the landscape of the Maya area affect trade?

2. How did the landscape of the Maya area affect trade?

3. How did Maya settlers survive and thrive in the rainforest?

3. How did Maya settlers survive and thrive in the rainforest?

4. What do Maya ruins tell us about city-states?

4. What do Maya ruins tell us about city-states?

Resources

Info Guides

Maya Calendars

The Hero Twins Guide

The Hero Twins Guide

Info Guides

Free Downloadable Lesson

Maya Unit Lesson 1

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Video Links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/clips/zsdrqty

A video from BBC Bitesize about what life was like in Maya times.

http://www.history.com/topics/maya/videos/the-mayans

A video introducing facts about the Maya civilisation.

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The Great Kapok Tree

Hero Twins Guide

Mayan Writing Guide

Planning & Resource Pack