Learning objective

  • To investigate the style, pattern and characteristics of Ancient Egyptian art.

Success criteria

  • I can discuss Ancient Egyptian art to understand

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National curriculum

Art and design

Pupils should be

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

Recap and recall

Before starting this unit you might want to check the children can recall: How to try out a variety of ideas for adapting prints into 2D or 3D artworks. How to further demonstrate increased control with a greater range of media. How to make choices about which materials and techniques to use to create an…

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Adaptive teaching

Pupils needing extra support

Could attempt the colour wash and staining methods which are more straightforward; could have the printable Activity: Ancient Egyptian art and patterns next to them and trace the shapes and patterns with their fingers first to help them visualise drawing the patterns before doing so; may benefit from being provided with a malleable material such as playdough to make the shapes and patterns (they could then use these models to draw around or photograph).

Pupils working at greater depth

Should be encouraged to record more complex patterns, using a mix of media within one section; could try to tear the shapes from paper and try creating patterns with torn pieces.

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Assessing progress and understanding

Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recognising the importance of

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Vocabulary definitions

  • ancient

    In historical terms it is something from a long time ago and no longer exists.

  • civilisation

    A society or culture showing how people live.

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Suzanne Booth

Art and Design specialist

Suzanne Booth art specialist
Suzanne is an art and design specialist coming from an extensive career in the creative industry before turning her hand to teaching later in life. Training to teach was a natural progression driven by Suzanne’s enjoyment of teaching new art and craft skills…
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Suzanne Booth art specialist

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