The Mystery of King Tut
at TheatreworksUSA
Grades 2-8
History comes to life in this exciting musical about Egypt’s infamous “boy king” who ruled during the 14th century B.C. and the archeologist who discovered his tomb in 1922, after searching for 10 years. Students and teachers alike will enjoy this fascinating tale of two determined men from different worlds who placed important marks on history.
California Content Standards easily applied in your classroom:
- 2-5.HI.RE.3: Students distinguish fact from fiction by comparing documentary sources on historical figures and events with fictionalized characters and events.
- 6-8.HI.CH.1: Students explain how major events are related to one another in time.
- 6-8.HI.HI.5: Students recognize that interpretations of history are subject to change as new information is uncovered.
LESSON PLAN IDEA: In ancient Egypt, royalty was buried with their greatest treasures, similar to our modern-day concept of time capsules. Students draw or explain what items they would include in a time capsule.
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History & Art: Exploring the World of Icons
INCLUDES THREE VISITS TO YOUR CLASSROOM!
Grades 6-8
Working with Santa Rosa’s Charles M. Schulz Museum, students will learn how icons have been used to tell stories, depict history and reflect culture throughout time. From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to modern-day comics, cartoons and animation, “iconography” is an ever-present art form. In this project, students will investigate non-verbal communication by using familiar and ancient icons to depict stories inspired by their own social science curriculum. Students will work in small groups and draw from their knowledge of hieroglyphs and other icons to animate a short film using web cameras, computers and stop-motion technology. Plus, each class will receive a DVD of its stop-motion short film!
California Content Standards
- 6.HI.6.2.4: Know the significance of Hammurabi’s Code.
- 6-8.HI.HI.3: Students explain the sources of historical continuity and how the combination of ideas and events explain the emergence of new patterns.