Teacher Notes
Opportunity for individual/group research of each career shown, leading to presentation to class.
Groups/pairs create 20 questions (with answers) from the short film to test the class.
Compile a class glossary of Maya terms. Create a crossword with definitions.
Research the background to the fictional workers and the regions they have come from.
Compile a profile to submit to the king, outlining their qualifications and a ‘business plan’ for what they will bring to the position in their area of expertise in line with Maya innovations.
Devise an additional challenge for the candidates based on Maya traditions.
Compare and contrast British society in parallel times.
Explore the influence on our own history and society of the Maya.