Other cultures and subjects at KS2
Some of the other cultures represented in the British
Museum include the Aztecs and native North America. Explore our
resources and websites on these cultures, as well as subjects
such as Archaeology.
Resources for visits
Native North America (KS3&4)
Art and design guide: explore North American pottery, ceramics,
textiles, costume, totem poles, and contemporary arts. With gallery
activities and ideas for further projects.
Order this free resource
Classroom resources
Aztecs (KS2 History)
Explore the Aztec Empire - its people and society, gods and
religious belief, symbols and writing, warfare and sacrifice,
trade, art and more..
Aztecs part
1 (pdf 6.5Mb)
Aztecs part
2 (pdf 5.8Mb)
Aztecs part
3 (pdf 5Mb)
Archaeology
Explore the themes of change, place names, death and burials and
trade in this series of booklets, produced in the Camden Young
Archaeologists project (Camden Out of Schools Learning team with
the British Museum as a partner).
Start by downloading the introduction and resources booklet,
then choose a theme to follow with your class.
Introduction and resources (pdf
3Mb)
Change (pdf 225Kb)
Place names (pdf
139Kb)
Death and burials (pdf
419Kb)
Trade (pdf 162Kb)
Online resources
Explore
Search highlights of the Museum's
collection online
Discover more about the Museum's collection. Find detailed
information, background articles and images of many objects from
the galleries.
British Museum websites
Designed for students and teachers:
Ancient civilizations (KS2)
www.ancientcivilizations.co.uk
Ancient civilizations around the world and across time, including
exploring Aztec buildings and trade themes - the great temple and
an Aztec marketplace.
Ancient India (KS2)
www.ancientindia.co.uk
Explore the life of the Buddha and marvel at the great gods of
Hinduism. Explore the amazing lost city of Mohenjo-daro, study
Indus seals or journey through India as a pilgrim.
Useful books
These are suitable for KS2 students and teachers.
Aztecs and Maya
P. Bateman, The
Aztecs Activity Book (London, The British Museum
Press, 1994)
C Bezanilla, The Pocket
Dictionary of Aztec and Maya Gods and Goddesses (London, The
British Museum Press)
Native North Americans
R. Green,
The British
Museum Encyclopaedia of Native North America (London,
The British Museum Press, 1999)
J. C. H. King, First
People, First Contacts – Native Peoples of North
America (London, The British Museum Press, 1999)
These books are published by The British Museum Press and can be
purchased at the museum shop, online or at any bookshop.
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