Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore and understand the ancient Egyptian civilization through your visit to the WA Museum Boola Bardip.

Materials and Prep

• Transportation to the WA Museum Boola Bardip
• Admission ticket to the museum
• Notebook and pen/pencil
• Comfortable clothing and shoes
• Prior knowledge about ancient Egypt (optional)

Activities

• Visit the WA Museum Boola Bardip and explore the ancient Egypt exhibit.
• Take notes on interesting artifacts, displays, and information you come across.
• Engage with interactive exhibits and displays to enhance your understanding.
• Participate in any guided tours or workshops offered by the museum.
• Take pictures or sketch any significant artifacts or displays that catch your attention.
• Reflect on your visit and write a short summary of what you learned about ancient Egypt.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Ancient Egypt was one of the world's oldest civilizations, located in northeastern Africa."
• "The Nile River played a crucial role in the development and sustenance of ancient Egyptian society."
• "The Egyptians built impressive structures, such as pyramids and temples, as tombs and places of worship."
• "Pharaohs were the rulers of ancient Egypt and were considered divine."
• "Hieroglyphics, a form of writing using pictorial symbols, was the ancient Egyptian written language."
• "The Egyptians believed in an afterlife and practiced mummification to preserve the bodies of the deceased."
• "Ancient Egyptian society was highly stratified, with pharaohs, nobles, priests, scribes, and farmers."
• "The ancient Egyptians made significant contributions to mathematics, architecture, medicine, and art."
• "The decline of ancient Egypt was influenced by various factors, including invasions and internal conflicts."