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Mayans Research Question Prompts
Here are some research ideas. See the next post for suggested websites and success criteria.
- Who are the Mayan people
- Where did the Mayan people live
- What was the earliest time we have evidence of Mayan people?
- What are the Mayans famous for doing
- What did the Mayans invent?
- What do we still use today that the Mayan people discovered?
- What did the Mayans make from cocoa?
- What is the Mayan word for chocolate?
- Xocoatl means bitter…………?
- What did the Mayans use chocolate for?
What did Mayans also use cocoa beans for?
The Mayans Research
As you know our topic for this term is a study of the Mayan people and cultures. During our first session this week we will be using our prior knowledge of fast and efficient internet searching to answer some research questions.
You will then be asked to decide on a theme for a speaking and listening presentation on one area of Mayan culture.
This presentation should
last 3 minutes
be no longer than 10 slides
be concise using bullet points that you can expand on when talking NOT just read from a slide.
be eye catching and stimulating for your audience.
then last slide must include a copy of the web addresses used.
Here are some of the sites you may wish to use for research.
Sites for research
https://kidskonnect.com/history/ancient-mayan/
http://www.ducksters.com/history/aztec_maya_inca.php
http://www.kidspast.com/world-history/0274-mayans.php
http://www.kidzworld.com/article/26424-all-about-mayan-culture
http://www.mayas.net/interesting-facts-about-the-mayans.html
http://www.educatinghumanity.com/2012/11/Facts-Secrets-Mayans-Top-10-List-Photos.html
This is not a conclusive list. You may use other sites, remember to reference your sources.
Around the World in 20 Days Homework Grid
Hello and welcome to the second half of the spring term!
This term our topic is called “Around the World in 20 Days”. In this Unit, the children will be taken on a journey that begins in their own country, moves to France and ends in the USA. We will be comparing life and living in these countries and studying the culture and geographical features of each whilst comparing them.
As you know we are asked to send home one literacy and one numeracy homework each week as well as spellings, reading and times tables. This term we have decided to give you all 5 of the topic homework’s now and let you choose which order you wish to complete them. Please be creative with the homework outlines and although they may be based on a literacy of numeracy focus, these can be presented in any way you see fit to inspire!
TOPIC GRID
| Literacy | Numeracy |
| Traditional Dishes. There are many traditional dishes and cousins that are accustomed to individual countries around the word. As we are studying UK, France and the USA, we would like you to create special traditional dish or meal for your chosen country (you choose the number of courses) and present to recipe instructions for your feast. | How Much? – Price up the ingredients for your dishes. What is the difference in price between pounds and euros or dollars? Or, how much would it cost to make this meal for 10 people? Or for your own family? |
| Postcards from a far! Where in the UK or wider world have you or your family visited? Can you create a postcard “from a far” that describes the place and local culture of your chosen destination ready to add to our map? | Map it – How far is it to your chosen destinations? Where can you stop on the way to refuel and how far is it between stops? How much fuel will you need and how much will this cost in total? Use the AA route planner to help you plan your journey. |
| The Long Journey. Research and plan a trip to a town or village in one of our chosen countries. Your trip should detail how and why you are visiting each place and give a short description of people or places that you could visit along the way. | Going on a summer holiday- How much will your holiday cost? Where can you stay? Will you choose a hotel or a campsite? How long will you stay? Is breakfast included? Create a price breakdown for your imaginary journey. |
| A Journey Story. In class we are reading James and the Giant Peach because James goes on a journey in his peach. Think of any other film or story with a journey and write synopsis of the story/book for others. | Time Lines – create a timeline of famous events or happenings in your chosen country. Research the time difference between countries and compare a daily schedule, eg when we are getting up in the Uk the USA are … |
| Creation – Research and/or create a traditional icon, mascot, item or thing from your chosen country. What is it used for? Where did it come from? | Creation – Create a showcase of foreign currency or roman numerals. |