Ancient Egyptian scrolls
This unit focuses on exploring and creating Ancient Egyptian art, guiding pupils in understanding and applying the styles, patterns, and techniques of Ancient Egyptian art through lessons that include designing scrolls, making paper, and creating contemporary responses using zines. Use this unit hub to inform your medium-term plan and to navigate to related resources.
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Craft and design: Ancient Egyptian scrolls
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recognise and discuss the importance of Ancient Egyptian art.
- Consider the suitability of a surface for drawing.
- Record colours, patterns and shapes through observational drawing.
- Choose and use tools and materials confidently.
- Begin to experiment with drawing techniques.
- Create a selection of sketches that show idea exploration.
- Produce a final design with a clear purpose.
- Follow instructions with minimal support.
- Discuss and evaluate the process and outcome of their work.
- Produce a complete painted or drawn piece from a design idea.
- Use colours and materials appropriately, showing an understanding of effective composition.
- Have a clear idea of the subject of their zine, including a range of images and information.
Suggested prior learning
Craft and design: Map it out
Get startedLesson plans
Lesson 1: Exploring Ancient Egyptian art
- To investigate the style, pattern and characteristics of Ancient Egyptian art.
Lesson 2: Designing scrolls
- To apply design skills inspired by the style of an ancient civilisation.
Lesson 3: Making paper
- To apply understanding of ancient techniques to construct a new material.
Lesson 4: Scroll making
- To apply drawing and painting skills in the style of an ancient civilisation.
Lesson 5: Making zines
- To apply an understanding of Egyptian art to develop a contemporary response.
Key skills
Key knowledge
Related content
Unit resources
Knowledge organiser: Art & design – Y3 Craft and design
A summary document to consolidate pupils' learning in the Y3 Craft and design: Ancient Egyptian scrolls unit.
Vocabulary display: Ancient Egyptian scrolls
A display version of the key vocabulary from the Ancient Egyptian scrolls unit.
Cross-curricular opportunities
History
Build on the learning
Craft and design: Fabric of nature
Pupils build on their knowledge of drawing Ancient Egyptian art and its techniques to develop pattern-making skills, create mood boards, and explore repeating patterns.