Walk Like an Egyptian Art Explorer!

Week 1	Day 1	Day 2
Activities	Egyptian Art Immersion - Participate in hands-on workshops to create replicas of Egyptian artifacts using traditional materials and techniques, setting the foundation for understanding historical art forms. Engage in a gallery walk to discuss creations and share insights. (50 min) Symbolism Scavenger Hunt - Work in teams to find and interpret symbols in Egyptian art, using clues related to cultural, religious, and political contexts, enhancing analytical skills and cultural understanding. (46 min)	Research Workshop: Historical Contexts - Research and analyze various Egyptian art forms, focusing on their historical significance and the cultural, religious, and political contexts that influenced their creation. Utilize digital and library resources to gather information. (48 min) Hieroglyphic Writing Practice - Engage in a hands-on workshop to practice traditional Egyptian art techniques, specifically hieroglyphic writing, developing experiential understanding of ancient artistic processes. (48 min)
Deliverables	1. Completion of an Egyptian artifact replica created during the Immersion Day workshop. 2. Written interpretation of symbols found during the Symbolism Scavenger Hunt, connecting them to cultural, religious, and political contexts. 3. Research presentation on a chosen Egyptian art form, including historical significance and context analysis. 4. Reflective journal entry discussing personal connections to themes in Egyptian art and socio-emotional experiences. 5. Participation in peer review session with constructive feedback provided to classmates. 6. Collaborative art piece for the class installation inspired by Egyptian art themes.
Preparation	1. Gather materials for Egyptian Art Immersion Day, including clay, papyrus, paints, brushes, carving tools, and reference images of Egyptian artifacts. 2. Prepare a list of symbols and clues for the Symbolism Scavenger Hunt, focusing on cultural, religious, and political contexts. 3. Set up workstations for hands-on workshops, ensuring access to traditional art-making materials. 4. Compile a list of recommended online resources and academic articles on Egyptian art for student research. 5. Arrange the classroom space for a gallery walk, ensuring there is ample space for displaying students' creations. 6. Prepare guidelines and rubrics for peer review sessions focusing on clarity and depth of analysis. 7. Coordinate with IT support to facilitate online research presentations and peer review feedback sessions.

Activities

Egyptian Art Immersion - Participate in hands-on workshops to create replicas of Egyptian artifacts using traditional materials and techniques, setting the foundation for understanding historical art forms. Engage in a gallery walk to discuss creations and share insights. (50 min)

Symbolism Scavenger Hunt - Work in teams to find and interpret symbols in Egyptian art, using clues related to cultural, religious, and political contexts, enhancing analytical skills and cultural understanding. (46 min)

Research Workshop: Historical Contexts - Research and analyze various Egyptian art forms, focusing on their historical significance and the cultural, religious, and political contexts that influenced their creation. Utilize digital and library resources to gather information. (48 min)

Hieroglyphic Writing Practice - Engage in a hands-on workshop to practice traditional Egyptian art techniques, specifically hieroglyphic writing, developing experiential understanding of ancient artistic processes. (48 min)

Deliverables

1. Completion of an Egyptian artifact replica created during the Immersion Day workshop.
2. Written interpretation of symbols found during the Symbolism Scavenger Hunt, connecting them to cultural, religious, and political contexts.
3. Research presentation on a chosen Egyptian art form, including historical significance and context analysis.
4. Reflective journal entry discussing personal connections to themes in Egyptian art and socio-emotional experiences.
5. Participation in peer review session with constructive feedback provided to classmates.
6. Collaborative art piece for the class installation inspired by Egyptian art themes.

Preparation

1. Gather materials for Egyptian Art Immersion Day, including clay, papyrus, paints, brushes, carving tools, and reference images of Egyptian artifacts.
2. Prepare a list of symbols and clues for the Symbolism Scavenger Hunt, focusing on cultural, religious, and political contexts.
3. Set up workstations for hands-on workshops, ensuring access to traditional art-making materials.
4. Compile a list of recommended online resources and academic articles on Egyptian art for student research.
5. Arrange the classroom space for a gallery walk, ensuring there is ample space for displaying students' creations.
6. Prepare guidelines and rubrics for peer review sessions focusing on clarity and depth of analysis.
7. Coordinate with IT support to facilitate online research presentations and peer review feedback sessions.