Exploring Ancient Life through Mummy Portraits

Exploring Ancient Life through Mummy Portraits

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      Subject Arts — Visual Arts • English Language Arts — Reading Standards for Informational Text, Speaking and Listening, Writing • Social Studies — Ancient Civilizations
      Grade Level Grades 6-8
      Resource Type Activity, Lesson Plan, Project Based Learning
      Standards Alignment
      Common Core State Standards, State-specific
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      About This Lesson

      Explore the ancient life of a wealthy woman who lived in Egypt when the land was part of the Roman Empire. Learn about a mummy portrait, created in 100 CE, of a woman identified on the portrait as Isidora. Visually analyze a work of art, create a self-portrait inspired by this work of art, and compare mummy portraits made at different times. This learning guide includes related artwork information, vocabulary, related audio, and connections to Common Core standards. 

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      Exploring Ancient Life through Mummy Portraits Learning Guide.pdf

      Activity, Lesson Plan, Project Based Learning
      June 26, 2024
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      Standards

      Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1.a
      Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.1.c
      Interpret information presented in diverse media and formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) and explain how it contributes to a topic, text, or issue under study.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.2
      Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.4
      Include multimedia components (e.g., graphics, images, music, sound) and visual displays in presentations to clarify information.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.6.5
      Integrate information presented in different media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively) as well as in words to develop a coherent understanding of a topic or issue.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.6.7
      Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1.a
      Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1.b
      Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several sources and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.7
      Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources; assess the credibility of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and providing basic bibliographic information for sources.
      Read More About CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.8
      Discuss the main features of Egyptian art and architecture.
      Read More About WH.6.2.5

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