No Prep Sub Plans | Maya Civilization Research & Group One Pager 4th-8th

Looking for a meaningful, no-prep lesson your students can complete independently or with a sub? This Maya Civilization: Masters of the Calendar resource is a ready-to-use research + group project that builds critical thinking, collaboration, and content knowledge—perfect for Grades 4–8!
Students explore the fascinating world of the Maya, including their advanced calendar system, city-states, writing, and achievements, then work together to create a one-page civilization profile.

What’s Included:
- ✔ Student research page with guiding questions
- ✔ Curated list of safe, student-friendly websites
- ✔ Maya-themed note-taking graphic organizer
- ✔ One-page civilization profile template
- ✔ Clear, simple teacher directions (sub-friendly!)
- ✔ Black & white versions of all student pages for easy printing

What Students Will Do:
- Research key aspects of the Maya civilization
- Record notes on geography, government, religion, and achievements
- Collaborate in groups to create a visual one-pager
- Share a unique or surprising fact with the class

Perfect For:
- Emergency sub plans
- No-prep days
- Early finishers or enrichment
- Social studies units on Ancient Civilizations
- Independent or small group work

This resource is designed to be engaging, structured, and easy to implement, even with a substitute teacher. Just print and go!