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  7. Y3/4 (B): How did the achievements of the ancient Maya impact their society and beyond?
  9. Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How important was cacao to the ancient Maya?

Y3/4 (B): Lesson 5: How important was cacao to the ancient Maya?

Using historical artefacts to make deductions about the use and importance of the cacao.

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  • Assessment – History Y3/4 (B): The ancient Maya

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  • Y3/4 (B): Lesson 1: How did the ancient Maya settle in a rainforest?

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  • Y3/4 (B): Lesson 2: What do remains tell us about ancient Maya cities?

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  • Y3/4 (B): Lesson 3: What did the ancient Maya believe?

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  • Y3/4 (B): Lesson 4: How did the Maya reflect world beliefs in their inventions?

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