Step 1

Read the information on the slides below. They provide us with information about the Maya civiliastion and make us aware of the theories we are going to be discussing today.

Like I mentioned before, there are many theories about how the Maya civilisation declined but the three we are focusing on today are:

- Deforestation

- Drought

- War

Step 2

Click on the sub pages below. Each of them include information about one of the theories.

Go through the slides on each page and read the information carefully.

Task 1

Now you have read about each theory.

Decide which one you think is the most accurate.

Write a short paragraph about your chosen theory which explains your reasons for choosing this.

Task 2

Answer the question below.

Why are there different theories about the Maya decline?

What it should look like in your book

Wednesday 2nd December

LC: To compare different versions of the same event; explain reasons why they may differ.

I think that the theory of____________is the most accurate because...

I think the theory of____________is more accurate than the theory of_____________because...

Why are there different theories about the Maya decline?

There are different theories about the Maya decline because...

If you are at home, write the date and LC in your blended learning book and complete Task 1 and 2.

When you have finished, send a picture of your work to your teacher on SEESAW!