Mighty Mayans Summer Two Thematic Subject One:
Thematic Subject Three:
History Subject Content:
A non – European society that provides contrast with
Learning:
British History, Mayan civilization. Historical Interpretations:
Design Technology Process:
Select ideas based on first
Understand how our
constructed from a range of different sources and that
different versions of past events may exist, giving some reasons for this
done into famous designers
or imagination and develop
and inventors to inform the
these through open ended
design of his/her own innovative products.
Refine his/her use of learnt
communicate his/her ideas
Create intricate printing
through discussion, annotated
patterns by simplifying and
sketches, cross-sectional and
modifying sketchbook designs.
exploded diagrams, prototypes,
Produce intricate patterns and
pattern pieces and computer –
Focus Strands:
Understand that our knowledge of the past comes
aided design.
3D and Printing
Make confident use of a
refine and rework his/her
natural
independent research.
simple stamped
Key Vocabulary archaeologist deities fertile Mayan plaza
architecture
demise
drought
hierarchy merchant
trade
Mesoamerica erosion
plain
intricate
striped
repeat
spiral
irregular
Discrete Learning:
Science
(Science book)
Evolution and Inheritance
PHSE
(Jigsaw journal)
Changes
What you should already know: -
South America is a continent.
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The climate of South America is different to that of the UK.
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Computing
(Computing file)
Crossy Roads
Spanish Transition
Music Performance Songs
Human and Physical geographical features of a region of South America.
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Other civilisations include the Egyptians and the Greeks.
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What erosion is and what impact it can have on land.
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The chronology of British history.
functional properties and aesthetic qualities.
Famous Mayan cities include Palenque and Chichen Itza, which are found in Mexico.
Use technical knowledge accurate skills to problem solve during the making process.
circa
indigenous
polytheists
produce to improve its
Key Vocabulary
variety of sources for
Apply his/her knowledge of materials and techniques to
from a range of sources.
Generate, develop, model and
techniques.
textures in a malleable media.
Historical Enquiry:
Use the research he/she has
hand observations, experience
research.
knowledge of the past is
Thematic Subject Two:
Art & Design
Use his/her knowledge of famous designs to further explain the effectiveness of existing products and products he/she has made.
Timeline