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This World History and Geography: The Mayan Civilization unit plan also includes:
- Handout: Storyboard Guidelines for Documentary Film on the Mayan Civilization
- Step Sheet: Creating and Using a Storyboard Organizer in Word
- Step Sheet: Inserting Pictures Copied from Web Pages into Microsoft Word
- Step Sheet: Putting the Slide Show Together
- Storyboard Organizer and Presentation Rubrics
- Sample: Storyboard Organizer
- Sample: PowerPoint Presentation
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Do you want to implement technological skills along with social studies concepts but don't know how? Then this plan was made for you! Sixth graders storyboard and present a multimedia presentation to their class while also learning important public speaking skills and in-depth concepts about the ancient Mayan civilization.
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Instructional Ideas
- Extend learning for pupils by passing out a note taking template during presentations; young scholars can ensure they have an in-depth knowledge of each Mayan concept beyond the assigned one with this strategy
- Differentiate for English Language Learners by allowing them to storyboard in their native language and present in English, or scaffold depending on level
Classroom Considerations
- Expect the lesson plan to take two weeks. It includes 15 separate tasks
- You need to create some mini-lessons to teach concepts beforehand; make sure to understand the storyboarding process before beginning the project
Pros
- Scaffolded, project-based learning encourages students to learn in depth about Mayan culture and history
- Fosters creative thinking skills through the use of storyboarding and group collaboration