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Temple-pyramids and palaces

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Maya Cities and Architecture

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Objectives

History

  • Develop a chronologically secure knowledge and understanding of world history, establishing clear narratives within and across the periods they study.
  • Understand how our knowledge of the past is constructed from a range of sources.
  • Undertake an in-depth study of a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history - The Maya civilization.

Design and Technology

  • Use research and develop design criteria to inform the design of functional products that are fit for purpose.
  • Generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and prototypes.
  • Select from and use a wider range of tools and equipment to perform practical tasks accurately.
  • Select from and use a wider range of materials & components.
  • Evaluate their ideas & products against their own design criteria.

Lesson Planning

Study the features and ceremonies of the temple-pyramids and palaces of the Maya; construct a temple- pyramid out of clay and make a class Maya city; add walkways.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To study and understand the nature and importance of temple-pyramids in the Maya community.
  • To construct a Temple-pyramid out of clay slabs to include in a class Maya city.

Children will:

  • Understand the importance of temple-pyramids and palaces in the Maya community.
  • Research the type of important ceremonies that took place on the top of the temple and understand that temples were often built as staging posts for ceremonial events.
  • Construct a Temple-pyramid and palace out of clay slabs to include in the class Maya city.

Provided Resources

  • Maya pyramids and temples
  • Possible research questions
  • How to make a Maya temple

You Will Need

  • Sugar cubes
  • Sticky notes
  • Sheets and boxes of cardboard
  • Cartons (junk modelling)
  • Air-drying clay
  • Lego
  • Internet access

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