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Sarcophagus
Here is another in a series of fantastic art lessons from this source. This one has young artists create a sarcophagus-style clay box! This lesson would be ideal to utilzie during a study of the ancient Egyptians. One note of caution:...
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Mummies in the Morning Egyptian pyramids, hieroglyphics
Visit the Magic Treehouse and take your class on a trip through time with a reading of the children's book Mummies in the Morning. Using the story to spark an investigation into Egyptian culture, this literature unit engages...
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Egyptian Masks
Ninth graders investigate the different types of Egyptian art including relief sculpture, sculpture in the round, and Egyptian architecture. They view and discuss pictures of Egyptian sarcophagi and compare them with current day coffins...
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Egyptian Tomb Treasures
Students are taught that the culture and customs of ancient Egyptian civilization. They recognize Egyptian symbols, patterns, and artwork. Students demonstrate their knowledge of Egyptian funeral procedures by creating replica sarcophagi.
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Egyptian Sarcophagus
Students conduct Internet research and then practice the process the Ancient Egyptians use to bury their dead by creating their own replica of a sarcophagus. This helps students examine the importance of the Egyptians' techniques used...
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Ancient Egypt
Pupils complete a series of activities to discover life in ancient Egypt. They create want ads for pyramid workers, design vocabulary flash cards and dictionaries, and research famous Egyptians. They also research the "Curse of the...
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The Mummy's Tomb: An Ideal Hope Chest Lesson Plan
Students create replicas of Egyptian tombs. In this visual arts lesson, students study the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians regarding the afterlife. Students design small mummy tombs using shoe bows, modelling clay, and embellishments.
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What Do You Know About Ancient Egypt?
In this worksheet about Egyptian life, students research ancient Egypt in books or on the Internet to find the answers to ten matching questions. Students match the vocabulary word to its correct definition.
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Word Search: MUMMIES
In this mummies word search worksheet, 3rd graders will search for and circle 10 vocabulary words about Egyptian life in the time of the pyramids.
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Pharaoh Phonetics
Students explore ancient Egypt. In this Egypt lesson, students use the Internet to research ancient Egypt and then participate in several activities that help them better understand Egyptian culture.
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Enchanting Egypt
After reading the Magic Tree House book Mummies in the Morning, learners talk about Ancient Egypt. They identify the plot, characters, setting, etc., explore vocabulary terms, and construct a pyramid. This will motivate your class to...
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Around Derby Museum and Art Gallery
In this Derby Art Gallery worksheet, students complete 15 fill in the blank questions regarding the paintings and information at Derby Museum and Art Gallery. Answers are provided.
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Theban Mapping Project: Egyptian Funerary Equipment
A five-page article dealing with the objects used in ancient Egyptian funerary practices. Details are given on the sarcophagi, coffins, shabtis and the like.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Senbi
The outside of the sarcophagus of Senbi has multicolored decorations that represent the typical facade of an ancient Egyptian house.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Khufu Ankh
The rectangular granite sarcophagus belonging to a man named Khufu-Ankh was carved to resemble a real house because the Ancient Egyptians considered the sarcophagus a house of the deceased.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Queen Kawit
The sarcophagus of Queen Kawit, who was the wife of King Montuhotep the Second, was one of the most noteworthy in terms of the low-relief sculpture in the Theban court. The outer faces of this limestone sarcophagus are decorated with...
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Isis
This sarcophagus of Isis depicts her wearing a heavy wig. Her eyes are narrow while the mouth and the face are full. The ears are marked by white earrings.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of a Cat
This sarcophagus of a cat is decorated with scenes showing the cat standing before an offering table. On the sides, Isis is stretching her wings to provide protection.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Khonsu
The sarcophagus is painted with beautiful scenes from the Book of the Dead. The lid is decorated with 12 funerary deities and Khonsu with his family.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Sennedjem
The sarcophagus of Sennedjem is decorated with vignettes from the Book of the Dead and bordered with texts arranged in panels. There are also portrayals of several deities.
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Eternal Egypt: Outer Sarcophagus of Yuya
The outer sarcophagus of Yuya is made of wood, gilt, and bitumen, a type of cement. It is decorated with scenes showing different divinities on all sides.
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Eternal Egypt: Outer Sarcophagus of Thuya
The outer sarcophagus of Thuya is inscribed with a prayer to Nut and chapters from the Book of the Dead in hieroglyphic text. Some deities are represented.
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Eternal Egypt: Sarcophagus of Ka Em Sekhem
This sarcophagus belongs to a man named Ka-em-Sekhem. It is made from one block of stone and is topped with a lid made from the same block.