Egyptomania, Grades 2-6 Series
Discover the ingenuity of one of the world's earliest civilizations through this lively series of four videoconferences just for elementary students:
1. Introduction to Daily Life
Through the use of art and artifacts from the CMA's collection, students are acquainted with Egypt's natural environment, as well as aspects of daily life such as food, clothing, shelter, and recreation.
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2. Hieroglyphics
Learn how to decipher some of the "sacred writing" of Egypt in this fascinating look at a 4,000+ year old writing system. Teaching extensions to the lesson provide instruction for writing like a scribe, and creating a personalized cartouche.
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3. Mummies
Find out how the Egyptian desire for an eternal afterlife contributed to the ritual of mummification. Watch a real mummy being examined with the latest scientific equipment. Time permitting, students will have the opportunity to plan an Egyptian funeral procession.
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4. Animals
Why were so many Egyptian gods part human - part animal? This lesson explores how ancient Egyptians observed animal behavior and ascribed animal characteristics to their gods. Students participate in a game to help them classify and link animals with their natural environment.
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Programs may be scheduled individually or as the full four-program series. If registering for the full series, we recommend scheduling one program a week over a period of four weeks. Please submit all four registration forms for the four program dates requested at the same time.
A teacher information packet is mailed for individually scheduled programs.
Relief of Agricultural Scenes, Egypt, Old Kingdom, early Dynasty 6 2311-2140
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Shawabty of Pinudjem I, High Priest of Amen and King, Egypt, Third Intermediate Dynasty, early Dynasty 21 (1069-945 BC) 1069-1000 BC
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