THE MAYANS IDEA 1 - TIMELINE

We're back with the first topic page of the new academic year. We have got a wealth of creative ways to enhance your learning when covering the KS2 History Topic of the Mayans.

As always, these ideas are not to be followed as a scheme of work, instead showcase how technology can be used to support, enhance and empower pupils with their learning.

In this first idea, pupils create a timeline of significant events as a web page.

THE MAYANS IDEA 2 - MINDMAP

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils create a mindmap sharing any prior knowledge and questions they want to explore as they delve into this topic.

THE MAYANS IDEA 3 - HISTORY AT A GLANCE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils can use the app History at a Glance to learn about when the Mayan Civilisation existed and compare this to other periods of history.

THE MAYANS IDEA 4 - COMPARING MAYA AND ANGLO SAXONS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils compare life in Mayan times to that of Anglo Saxon Britain.​

THE MAYANS IDEA 5 - EXPLORING ON GOOGLE EARTH

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils visit Mayan sites using Google Earth to learn more about where the Mayans live.

THE MAYANS IDEA 6 - APPLE MAPS FLYOVER

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils do a flyover of significant Mayan ruins to look at some key features and discuss what the buildings were used for.

THE MAYANS IDEA 7 - EXPLORING IN VR

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils learn more about the Mayans through VR using Google Expeditions.

THE MAYANS IDEA 8 - EXPLORING CHICHEN ITZA IN 3D

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils learn more about the famous Mayan city - Chichen Itza with an interactive 3D experience.

THE MAYANS IDEA 9 - VIRTUAL TOUR OF CHICHEN ITZA

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils use their knowledge from the previous ideas to create their own virtual tour of Chichen Itza.

THE MAYANS IDEA 10 - LABELLING MAYAN CITIES

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils use their knowledge from the previous ideas to create a labelled map of the major Mayan settlements.

THE MAYANS IDEA 11 - MAYAN LAND

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils explain why the Mayans settled in certain places based on the features of the land there.

THE MAYANS IDEA 12 - LEARNING MORE ABOUT MAYANS

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils learn more about the Mayan people using some of the great Brainpop topics.

THE MAYANS IDEA 13 - BUILDING OUR OWN MAYAN TEMPLE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils build their own 3D Mayan Temple using Minecraft.

THE MAYANS IDEA 14- LABELLING MAYAN TEMPLE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils label their Mayan Temple created in the previous idea. ​​

THE MAYANS IDEA 15 - GUIDED TOUR OF TEMPLE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils create a video tour of the Mayan Temple created in the previous idea.

THE MAYANS IDEA 16 - WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT MAYANS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils now share what they have learnt linked to the questions generated from their mindmaps created in idea 2.

THE MAYANS IDEA 17 - MAYAN CREATION STORY

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils retell the Mayan Creation Story in their own words.

THE MAYANS IDEA 18 - INTERVIEWING MAYAN GODS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils demonstrate their understanding of different Mayan Gods by interviewing them.

THE MAYANS IDEA 19 - MAYAN PRIESTS

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils create their own radio interview with Mayan Priests to explore rituals, celebrations and other interesting facts.

THE MAYANS IDEA 20 - NUMBER SYSTEM

​Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils create their own videos to explain the Mayan number system.

THE MAYANS IDEA 21 - EXPLORING HISTORICAL SOURCES OF MAYA

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils look at exploring and investigating different historical sources to learn more about the Mayan Civilisation.

THE MAYANS IDEA 22 - MAYAN DAILY LIFE

Here is the next idea in the series linked to the KS2 History topic of the Mayans. In this next idea, pupils create a greenscreen video to explore different roles within the Mayan society.

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