We have just started our unit on Egypt which has been especially exciting for my art students. All grades enjoyed a chance to learn about mummies, the mummification process, Egyptian tombs and artifacts and writing using hieroglyphics. I kicked off the unit by popping out of a full size sarcophagus (mummy coffin) as each class entered the room. Of course, this led to students taking turns for a quick visit for themselves inside the case. Lower elementary then made miniature mummies complete with hieroglyphics. Third through fifth graders worked with table teams to trace around a student who lay arms crossed on top of two huge sheets of butcher paper. Each team then eagerly drew and designed their pharaoh's mummy case including headdress, jewels, and intricate Egyptian designs on the front and back. They also wrote a secret message using Egyptian pictographs (hieroglyphics) on the front and back. We will then stuff them with newspaper and staple the mummies closed. I am enjoying watching the students encourage and support each other, sharing their ideas and working together with their teammates.
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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