Ancient Egyptian Mummy Tattoos
Did you know that 3,000-year-old mummies were recently discovered with tattoos? Join this class if you want to find out what designs they had and what anthropologists think they mean. In our class project, you will give your mummy tattoos!
Voices Advance (Splat & Anthro)
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(6)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In our Mummy Madness series, students will learn all about Ancient Egypt. Students will explore the myths and traditions of the mummies, the pyramids, and all the ceremony and superstitions that go into this long-revered culture. Students will start each class in a community warm-up activity, then a short lesson about the day’s tradition or artifact will be led by an experienced teaching artist. Using that knowledge as a jumping-off point, students will begin an art-making project where they are encouraged to bring their own creativity and perspective to the craft they are working on. Each class concludes the way it began, with a community share out, where youth have the opportunity to explain their work and send a shout to a friend who’s work they admire. In this class students will learn about the tattoo designs found on 3,000-year-old mummies and what Egyptologists believe they mean. Students will then get a chance to create their own mummies with tattoos of their choice! Educators will links to digital handouts and a template that you may want to print out but this is optional
Learning Goals
Students will learn to recognize Egyptian symbols such as the Eye of Horus
Students will learn about the meaning of Egyptian symbols
Students will learn about Ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife
Students will learn about new archaeology findings on Mummy tattoos!
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class will discuss Mummies which are deceased humans. We will also discuss Egyptian beliefs about death, demons and the afterlife.
Supply List
Educators will share links to digital handouts when you register. You may want to print these out but this is optional. Mummy Template (we provide) Mummy Tattoo Guide (we provide) Pencil Colored pencils or markers Piece of plain paper Scissors
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Voices Advance (Splat & Anthro)
Joined June, 2020
4.8
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Our educators are teaching artists, museum educators and certified teachers.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$16
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 20 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-11
6-18 learners per class
