Sixth-graders at Wheeler Avenue School presented the annual, highly anticipated Egyptian Museum. Students showcased and explained their projects, which represented various aspects of Ancient Egypt and reflected weeks of learning.
The three sixth-grade classrooms were transformed into an exhibition of Ancient Egyptian artifacts, architectural structures, leaders, clothing, art and writing, geography and other elements of the historical era. Students brought a world that existed centuries ago to life through their creative displays, interactive activities and costumes.
Each project, which included both a visual component and an essay, was developed through countless hours of research and studies. Some students worked individually, while others completed the assignment with partners or in small groups. They chose their topics based on their own interests and utilized library and technological resources such as Google Docs.
As a culminating celebration, the Egyptian Museum was assembled and students from other grades had the opportunity to visit and explore. The sixth-graders eagerly described their topics and newly acquired knowledge.
Rhiana Chetram, Gianna Madonia and Rachel Steide, all students in Valerie Cassano’s class, reported on Cleopatra. “People picked her for Pharaoh because of her beauty,” said Rachel. “She was actually Greek, but was Queen of Egypt,” said Rhiana. In Deborah Hastings’ class, Kaitlyn Bradley and Ashley Delgado also studied Cleopatra. They created an activity in which participants were asked questions and searched for various artifacts buried in sand.
Other museum displays focused on a range of popular themes including Hieroglyphs, Ancient Egyptian fashion, pyramids and many more.
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