English National Curriculum - History
Mission Objectives
Recall information about the Ancient Maya
Apply information about the Ancient Maya to explain why the civilisation is significant
Evaluate the significance of the Ancient Maya’s legacy on our lives today
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Words and meanings to learn
artefacts
objects made or used by humans in the past that have been found by archaeologists
civilisation
a large group of people who share certain advanced ways of living, like language, culture, and ways of working
significant
the importance or impact of something
advanced
much further ahead in skills and knowledge than others
complex
very detailed and difficult to understand
Resources: Pens and pencils. Optional: Research tools such as books and online sources.
Research tool: Images of artefacts from the Ancient Maya civilisation are provided.
Support Handout (1): Along with the core handout, a word bank has been provided to support children's writing.
Core Handout (2): The handout provides a space for children to write their script.
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