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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Cross-curricular links
History
The National curriculum for history
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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
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ancient
In historical terms it is something from a long time ago and no longer exists.
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civilisation
A society or culture showing how people live.
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Example work
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Wilmcote CofE Primary School, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Walford Nursery and Primary School, Ross on Wye
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In this unit
Assessment - Art and design Y3: Craft and design
Lesson 1: Exploring Ancient Egyptian art
Lesson 2: Designing scrolls
Lesson 3: Making paper
Lesson 4: Scroll making
Lesson 5: Making zines