KS2 Two Egypt Loans Boxes
Discover Ancient Egypt
These two new Loans Boxes are based on our wonderful Mrs Goodison Collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts, and relate to the ‘museum room’ she created in her home at Waterloo Beachfront, Crosby where she lived in the late 1880s
Box 1: Everyday Life & Beauty
Box 2: Ritual & Communication
Included: artefacts, photographs, lesson ideas, worksheets, fascinating facts and much more to complement your teaching of Ancient Egypt.
PLUS Mrs Goodison’s Archaeological Dig: pupils get the opportunity to see what it is like to discover finds, how to excavate, record and document like a real archaeologist, all from the comfort of their own classroom!
Additional Resources
Gold and Grime tells the fascinating story of 19th century women Egyptologists from the North West.
Links to a variety of exciting and interesting activities that can be used in class
KS2 History Workshop
Discover Ancient Egypt Workshop
Lots of practical exploration of the artefacts from the Mrs Goodison Collection to inspire curiosity and enthusiasm for the study of Ancient Egypt.
2- hour session includes introductory session, then class splits into 2 groups for a self-led activity and a museum session with an educator
Session covers: Ritual (pharaohs, gods and the afterlife); Everyday Life; Communication; and Beauty
Tours
Self led tours – Free
Volunteer led tours – suggested donation £1 per child
Email learn@theatkinson.co.uk to find out more
Outreach Programme
KS2 Mrs Anne Goodison – the Victorian Egyptologist
A costumed actress delivers a fascinating interactive performance that brings to life Mrs Goodison’s expeditions to Egypt in the 19th century. This powerful event gives an insight into the life of a local hero, Mrs Goodison, who was passionate and highly informed about Ancient Egypt, and who returned with the artefacts on show in the museum today. Students interact to shape the direction of the performance as it happens, by contributing their ideas, interpreting hieroglyphics and identifying artefacts.
1 hour performance plus opportunity for Q & A