Mayan Architecture

12 Jun

During another visit to Forest School, Year 5 students took part in an exciting challenge to build Mayan pyramids and shelters using only natural materials we found in the forest. Working in teams, they gathered sticks, leaves, bark, and stones to carefully construct our structures. It was a fun yet challenging and creative activity that helped pupils learn more about Mayan architecture and how they might have used the resources around them.

Throughout this activity, students also had to carefully consider the stability and design, just like real engineers! And just like real engineers, there were instances when their structures were unsuccessful. Overall, it was a great hands-on experience that brought history to life in the heart of nature which also replicated real life challenges the Mayans may have encountered.

Eastbrook School is an Ofsted rated Good, all-through school in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and is part of the Barking Abbey family. Founded in 1933, Eastbrook has a well-established history of serving the local community, with many generations of families attending as students and even joining as staff. The primary school opened in 2016 and is growing in size year on year. The secondary school transferred into new, state of the art buildings in 2017, benefiting from purpose-built specialist learning environments with industry level resources and outstanding access to green outdoor spaces.

Eastbrook is a thriving and growing community school, welcoming students from a broad range of backgrounds, culturally, economically and in terms of need.

Eastbrook School: PROUD TO BE