Scott Peters's Blog, page 9
July 13, 2015
ACTIVITY: Ancient Egypt Coloring Page: Scarab Pectoral
Print and Color
What's going on in this picture? Look closely, can you identify the following imagery?The ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle--shown in the center of this pectoral--represented the sun god here on earth. See the baboons on either side of the scarab? They are in an adoration position to show their respect. Look under the baboons' feet; you'll notice they're standing in a boat. Beneath the boat, those herringbone lines are water. Written in hieroglyph...
What's going on in this picture? Look closely, can you identify the following imagery?The ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle--shown in the center of this pectoral--represented the sun god here on earth. See the baboons on either side of the scarab? They are in an adoration position to show their respect. Look under the baboons' feet; you'll notice they're standing in a boat. Beneath the boat, those herringbone lines are water. Written in hieroglyph...
Ancient Egypt Coloring Page: Scarab Pectoral
Print and Color
What's going on in this picture? Look closely, can you identify the following imagery?The ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle--shown in the center of this pectoral--represented the sun god here on earth. See the baboons on either side of the scarab? They are in an adoration position to show their respect. Look under the baboons' feet; you'll notice they're standing in a boat. Beneath the boat, those herringbone lines are water. Written in hieroglyph...
What's going on in this picture? Look closely, can you identify the following imagery?The ancient Egyptians believed the scarab beetle--shown in the center of this pectoral--represented the sun god here on earth. See the baboons on either side of the scarab? They are in an adoration position to show their respect. Look under the baboons' feet; you'll notice they're standing in a boat. Beneath the boat, those herringbone lines are water. Written in hieroglyph...
July 11, 2015
May 8, 2015
VIDEO: Ancient Egypt By Kids, For Kids!
Here's an inspirational video all about ancient Egypt. It's made by kids, for kids. The Nook Lane Junior School students do a fantastic job. In the words of these young movie makers:
"When our ancient Egypt DVD stopped working, we were in trouble! Luckily, one of us had the idea to make our own documentary and here it is! We wrote our own scripts following hours of book-based and online research and shot the video using green screen technology. Hopefully, we'll inspire other children."Enjoy th...
Video: Ancient Egypt By Kids, For Kids!
Here's an inspirational video all about ancient Egypt. It's made by kids, for kids. The Nook Lane Junior School students do a fantastic job. In the words of these young movie makers:
"When our ancient Egypt DVD stopped working, we were in trouble! Luckily, one of us had the idea to make our own documentary and here it is! We wrote our own scripts following hours of book-based and online research and shot the video using green screen technology. Hopefully, we'll inspire other children."Enjoy th...
April 28, 2015
Ancient Egyptians Cured Headaches By Wearing Garlands
According to a recent study, ancient Egyptians wore a garland of laurel leaves to cure headaches--including those brought about by one too many glasses of wine. David Leith, a historian at the University of Exeter translated a medical papyrus that outlines the method. The leaves were taken from a shrub called the Alexandrian laurel. These were strung into a necklace and worn to relieve the pain.
The papyrus is 1,900 years old and dates from Egypt's Greco-Roman period. While the Egyptians were...
The papyrus is 1,900 years old and dates from Egypt's Greco-Roman period. While the Egyptians were...
Ancient Egyptians Cured Hangovers By Wearing Garlands
According to a recent study, ancient Egyptians wore a garland of laurel leaves to cure hangovers. David Leith, a historian at the University of Exeter translated a medical papyrus that outlines the method. The leaves were taken from a shrub called the Alexandrian laurel and strung into a necklace that would be worn to relieve a person's headache.
The papyrus is 1,900 years old and dates from Egypt's Greco-Roman period. While the Egyptians were able to cure certain ailments and perform surgerie...
The papyrus is 1,900 years old and dates from Egypt's Greco-Roman period. While the Egyptians were able to cure certain ailments and perform surgerie...
April 23, 2015
Ponder This Photo: Ancient Egyptian Sandals
These sandals may be thousands of years old, yet clearly designs haven't changed much. I wonder if these hurt the wearer between the toes the way mine sometimes do? If the owner zoomed into the future and dropped by wearing them, they'd completely fit into the pile of shoes by the door . . .
Ancient Egyptian Sandals. Photo by Pava
Food for thought:
What sort of person wore them?Where did they go wearing them?Where did they buy them, in a market? Or were they custom ordered?Are they comfortable?
Ancient Egyptian Sandals. Photo by PavaFood for thought:
What sort of person wore them?Where did they go wearing them?Where did they buy them, in a market? Or were they custom ordered?Are they comfortable?
April 21, 2015
Author Lester Picker's Cool Hat and More
Fortunately for us, I was able to connect with author Lester Picker, and I asked him a bunch of hot seat questions. Lester has written ancient Egypt stories for adults such as The First Pharaoh and Dagger Of Isis.
"I had a couple of hours off this afternoon between safaris . . ." --LesterLester in the Hotseat:
1. First off, I have to ask: Where did you get that cool Indiana Jones hat?Good question! Forget where I got it, what I'd like to know is where it is right now! Last...
"I had a couple of hours off this afternoon between safaris . . ." --LesterLester in the Hotseat:1. First off, I have to ask: Where did you get that cool Indiana Jones hat?Good question! Forget where I got it, what I'd like to know is where it is right now! Last...
