Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
There is an ancient game that the Mayans used to play which is similar to basketball. The hoop is flipped into a vertical position and the players are not allowed to use their hands or feet. If the ball goes through the hoop that team automatically wins, but there are also additional ways to get points. I would have the students go into the gym and try to play this game. There is no better way to truly understand something new than to actually do it yourself.
Essential Questions:
Would you rather live in the times of Ancient Civilizations or today? Why?
What is the most interesting aspect of the Ancient Civilizations? Why?
Common Core:
With prompting and support, students will make cultural connections to text and self (RL.1.9a)