Step into the fascinating world of the Mayans with our engaging KS2 Mayans LEGO workshop. In this 75-minute hands-on session, students will uncover when and where the Mayan civilisation thrived, explore their remarkable achievements in science, architecture, and agriculture, and understand their legacy as one of the most advanced ancient societies. Through a collaborative building challenge, students will work together to create a Mayan city, choosing from structures like pyramids, temples, homes, and agricultural areas. This immersive school workshop offers students a memorable journey into Mayan culture, blending history, creativity, and teamwork to bring this ancient civilisation to life through LEGO.

Topic: Mayan Civilisation – History KS2

Main Activity: Building a Mayan city, choosing from structures like pyramids, temples, homes, and agricultural terraces.

Duration: 75 Minutes

This workshop is part of our KS2 School Workshops series, focusing on the topic of Mayan Civilisation. In addition to this workshop, we offer a variety of other engaging history themed workshops, such as Ancient Egypt, Vikings and Roman Britain. These workshops are designed to educate and inspire young learners about historical topics and what we can learn from them.

In our KS2 Mayans School workshop, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of Mayan society and its remarkable contributions to history. They will explore the rise of the Mayan civilisation, the development of their cities, and the impact of their advancements in science, mathematics, and agriculture.

Students will delve into the roles of Mayan leaders, the design and purpose of their temples, and agricultural terraces, and the cultural beliefs that shaped daily life within Mayan society. Additionally, they will investigate the construction techniques used to build iconic Mayan structures, learning how Mayan engineering and artistry played a key role in their legacy. Through interactive and creative LEGO building activities, students will bring the Mayan civilisation to life, constructing temples, and community structures to create a collaborative Mayan cityscape.

By the end of this KS2 Mayan workshop, students will be able to define and describe key elements of Mayan society and understand the historical and cultural significance of the Mayan civilisation. They will identify important aspects of Mayan life, such as the roles of rulers and artisans, and explain the purpose of Mayan temples, and agricultural terraces.

Additionally, students will demonstrate their understanding by constructing detailed LEGO models of a Mayan city, incorporating building techniques inspired by Mayan craftsmanship. Through these models, they will reflect on the Mayans’ enduring legacy as builders, astronomers, and artists, and the skills that helped shape their influence on ancient Mesoamerica.

Our KS2 Mayan Civilisation LEGO Building Workshop is a 75-minute session filled with immersive, hands-on learning. We begin with an engaging visual presentation that introduces the ancient Mayans, exploring who they were, where they lived, and the significance of their achievements in science, architecture, and agriculture.

This sets the stage for an exciting LEGO building challenge, where children first construct iconic Mayan structures, such as temples, and then collaborate to build a vibrant Mayan cityscape with elements like homes, terraces, and ceremonial spaces. This approach helps students understand the importance of Mayan craftsmanship, city planning, and the cultural practices that shaped their society.

We conclude the workshop by summarising the key lessons learned and encouraging teachers to capture photos of the LEGO creations. This workshop not only educates but also inspires creativity and critical thinking through the playful construction of Mayan history.