Following an introduction, there will be 3 sessions working with the pattern of the school day
before break – between break and lunch – after lunch until end of school day.
Session 1
The Archaeologists
Storytelling: Finding of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Howard Carter is credited with finding the tomb but did he actually find it?
Role play: as archaeologists arriving in Egypt, searching for and finding a hidden tomb.
Society: Using images from tombs, explore Ancient Egyptians’ roles and how they fitted into the ‘Pyramid of Society’.
Session 2
Learning from objects- 5 activities as a carousel
Piecing together the evidence: Work together to repair a broken pot.
Rosetta Stone and Hieroglyphs: Learn about this hugely important Ancient Egyptian artefact and practise hieroglyphic writing on real papyrus.
Object handling: Use objects to learn about the gods, everyday life, what was buried in tombs.
The Underworld game: Play a simple counter and dice game to tread the perilous path of the Egyptian Underworld and be the first to reach Osiris.
Sketching: Practise speed sketching as you might do if working as an archaeologist ‘in the field’.
Session 3
Mummification
Explore Ancient Egyptian beliefs about the Afterlife and why preserving and looking after the body of loved ones was so important.
Role-play within a mummification workshop to prepare a body for the Afterlife. Everyone will have their specific job to do.
Perform the role-play to invited parents and school friends at the end of the day.
About Me
My Name is Neil Heasman. I became a Primary KS2 teacher with a specialism in history, music and performance after an early career in the world of art and antiques at Sothebys.
For the past 17 years I have worked for the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) in Exeter as a Learning Officer and Events Coordinator. I wrote the content for much of the schools education programme, which continues to thrive.
I spent a number of years visiting schools as The Time Travellers, delivering historical educational experiences. Having now left my role at the museum, I am able to visit schools again with my Ancient Egyptian Experience.
I have a fully enhanced DBS certificate and public liability insurance.
Total cost for the full day experience: £250
To make a booking or for further information contact me via:
Email: neil.thetimetravellers@outlook.com Telephone: 07572269993
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