DeGrazia
Elementary
School's
12th Annual Ancient Egypt Night
(a 6th grade Ancient Egypt unit)
The
DeGrazia Sixth Grade has completed a five week unit of study on
Ancient Egypt. Students learn how the ancient Egyptian people's
interaction with the environment of the Nile River Valley resulted
in the creation of the world's first civilization. Students study
the art, architecture, religion, history, hieroglyphic writing, and
customs of the ancient Egyptians. Learning to paint in the ancient
Egyptian style and to write in hieroglyphics students build a
replica of a tomb from the Valley of the Kings as a culminating
activity. Students make plaster body casts of classmates and
paint the casts to resemble mummy cases. The mummy cases are shown
in the picture to the left. Students decorate the tomb walls
and ceiling with tomb art. The tomb was presented on November 1,
2006. Parents and visitors were impressed with the quality and the
authenticity of the students' work.
Below is a picture tour of some of the student artwork from the tomb from various school years. Please visit and enjoy this fine project constructed by the students of the DeGrazia Sixth Grade.
12th Annual Ancient Egypt Night
(a 6th grade Ancient Egypt unit)
The
DeGrazia Sixth Grade has completed a five week unit of study on
Ancient Egypt. Students learn how the ancient Egyptian people's
interaction with the environment of the Nile River Valley resulted
in the creation of the world's first civilization. Students study
the art, architecture, religion, history, hieroglyphic writing, and
customs of the ancient Egyptians. Learning to paint in the ancient
Egyptian style and to write in hieroglyphics students build a
replica of a tomb from the Valley of the Kings as a culminating
activity. Students make plaster body casts of classmates and
paint the casts to resemble mummy cases. The mummy cases are shown
in the picture to the left. Students decorate the tomb walls
and ceiling with tomb art. The tomb was presented on November 1,
2006. Parents and visitors were impressed with the quality and the
authenticity of the students' work.Below is a picture tour of some of the student artwork from the tomb from various school years. Please visit and enjoy this fine project constructed by the students of the DeGrazia Sixth Grade.
Tour
of the Tomb
2006
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Power's class.
Cleopatra - Cleopatra, also known as Mrs. Powers, visits the tomb.
Wall Art - Egyptian style tomb art by all 4 sixth grade classes.
Egypt Books - Booklets written and illustrated by Mrs. Powers' class.
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics by Mr. Mills' class.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by Mrs Power's class.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by Mrs. Olm's class.
Tomb Art - Tomb art drawing of an Egyptian queen by Mrs. Olm's class.
Reed boat - Model of a reed boat by a student in Mr. Moore's class.
Glyph Quilt - Hieroglyphic quilt by Mrs. Power's class.
Egyptian Tiles - Model of a ceramic tiles by a student in Mr. Moore's class.
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics by Mr. Olm's class.
Golden Fly Necklaces - Model of necklaces by students in Mr. Moore's class.
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics by Mr. Power's class.
Pyramid Model - Pyramid model by a student in Mrs. Olm's class.
Egyptian Art - Grid art projects by Mrs. Power's class.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by Mr. Mills' class.
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics by Mr. Moore's class.
2005
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Ms. Minninger's class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Power's class.
Wall Art - Egyptian style tomb art by all 5 sixth grade classes.
Egypt Books - Booklets written and illustrated by Mrs. Powers' class.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by Ms. Minninger's class.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by Mrs. Olm's class.
3D Salt Maps - Maps of Nile River Valley by Mr. Moore's class.
Pyramid Drawing - Pyramid cross-section by Ms. Minninger's class.
Archaeologists Inspect Tomb - Mr. Moore and Mr Mills view the tomb.
2004
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Power's class.
Wall Art - Egyptian style tomb art by all 3 sixth grade classes.
Cartouches and Door Art - Entrance to the tomb with art by all 3 classes.
Model Pyramids - Constructed by all 3 classes.
3D Maps - Maps of Nile River Valley by Mrs. Powers' class.
2003
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Powers' class.
All Four Mummies - Full view of the tomb.
Goddess Maat - Art on tomb ceiling.
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics.
Cake - Cake shaped like a mummy case made by parent in Mrs. Powers' class.
Tomb Art - Student wall art decorates the tomb.
2002
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Powers' class.
2001
Mummy - by Mr. Gerritson's class.
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class - 1st Place winner Pima Co. Fair.
Mummy - by Mr. Mills' class - 1st Place winner Pima Co. Fair.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class - 1st Place winner Pima Co. Fair.
2000
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class - Youth Merit Award Winner and 1st Place winner Pima Co. Fair.
1999
Mummy- by Mr. Mills' class - Grand Prize winner Pima Co. Fair.
Mummy- by Mr. Moore's class - 1st Place winner Pima Co. Fair.
All Four Mummies - A wide angle view.
1998
Mummy- by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy- by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Ms. Williams' class.
1997
Mummy- by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy - by Mr. Moore's class (1997).
1996
Mummy - by Mrs. Olm's class.
Mummy- by Mr. Mills' class.
Mummy- by Mr. Moore's class.
Mummy - by Ms. Williams' class.
Archaeologists Open Tomb - Archaeologists when asked, "Can you see anything?" replied, "Yes, wonderful things!".
Cartouches - Student names written in hieroglyphics by Ms. Williams' class.
Wall Art in Tomb - Student wall art in ancient Egyptian style.
Nefertiti - Mrs. Blanton and student teacher appropriately attired.
Pyramid Models - Pyramid models and drawings by Mr. Moore's class.
Tomb Ceiling - A mural of the god Horus.
Anubis- Student dressed as Anubis guards tomb.
Tomb Ceiling - A mural of the goddess Nut.
1995 - Photos not available.
Ancient Egypt Links.
Egyptology.Com List of Egyptology Links. - Great list of education, art, history, and other web sites on Ancient Egypt.
Ancient Egypt Page - British Museum's excellent resource on ancient Egypt.
Gods of Ancient Egypt - British Museum's page on the gods of Ancient Egypt.
http://www.upennmuseum.com/hieroglyphsreal.cgi/ - Translate your name to hieroglyphics.
WWW Links for Ancient Egypt - Another great list of web sites on Ancient Egypt.
Hieroglyphic Translator. - Translate English to hieroglyphics online and print a cartouche certificate or send a postcard..
Interactive Map of Ancient Egypt - Click on the map to learn about Ancient Egypt.
The Rosetta Stone - The Cleveland Museum of Art's interactive site for kids. Mummies, art, build a pharaoh, and much more.
The Oriental Institute. - The University of Chicago. Assorted resources and art objects from ancient Egypt.
Color Me Egypt - A coloring book for kids to print and color Ancient Egyptian art.
Stevensville Middle School Egypt Page - Mr. George's links for resources on Ancient Egypt.
Thank you for visiting our Egypt project!
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