Te Manawa : Museum Gallery Science Centre

Ancient Egypt - Not available during 2010

Students engage in a mock festival common to the times of the Egyptians. Students will be exposed to real artefacts before undertaking activities in preparation for a recreation of the festival of Khunum, which celebrated the flooding of the Nile. The group activity work will involve priests, scribes, musicians/ dancers, artisans and bakers.

Teacher Resource: pdf Ancient Egypt Teacher Resource.pdf (0.12MB) 

Information for Teachers
Programme Objectives:
  • Gain an insight into life in Ancient Egypt through participation in mock festival
  • Appreciate the different roles that people have in a scoiety and the importance of each role in ensuring the success of a society
Numbers of Students:
maximum 30
Class Level:
Years 4-8
Programme Duration:
2 hours
Special Requirements:

Adult ratio of 1:6

Adult assistance may be required.

Possible Focus Topics:
  •  Life in Ancient Egypt
  • Festivals and Celebrations of different cultures