Ancient Egypt: The Eternal Voice
Ancient Egypt: The Eternal Voice Exhibit
Permanent exhibit
Social studies/art, Grades 1-12
Time required: 45 minutes
The people of ancient Egypt speak to us through their artifacts, writings, and works of art. Students will explore their beliefs, technology, and daily lives through examination and discussion of authentic ancient objects including the painted coffin of Anesenmes, Chantress of Amun; animal mummies; statues and other images of gods and goddesses; tomb furnishings such as shawabtis, and ordinary objects of ancient daily life.
Language and writing, the relationship between the environment and culture, and roles of individuals in government, the economy, and religious life are included in the program.
Tennessee Social Studies Curriculum
1-3 – 1.1.01, 1.1.02, 1.2.01, 1.3.03, 1.4.02, 1.5.01; 2.1.01, 2.2.01, 2.3.02, 2.4.01; 3.1.02, 3.2.02, 3.6.01- 6—6.1.spi.1, 6.1.spi.2, 6.1.spi.6, 6.1.spi.7, 6.1.spi.8; 6.2.spi.1, 6.2.spi.2; 6.3.spi.3; 6.4.spi.1, 6.4.spi.4; 6.5.spi.3, 6.5.spi.4, 6.5.spi.5, 6.5.spi.6, 6.5.spi.11, 6.5.spi.12, 6.5.spi.13, 6.5.spi.15, 6.5.spi.16, 6.5.spi.17
- 7—7.1.spi.1; 7.2.spi.1; 7.3.spi.9; 7.4.spi.4; 7.5.spi.3
- World history – 1.2, 2.3, 4.1, 5.1, 5.3. 5.6, 5.7, 5.9, 5.11, 5.12, 6.2
- World geography – 1.2, 3.4, 5.1
- Ancient history – Era 2- 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, 4.2, 5.2, Era 3-1.3, 5.1
Tennessee Visual Arts Curriculum
Media, Techniques, & Processes- Structures & Functions
- Evaluation (symbols & ideas)
- Historical & Cultural Relationships