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a room in Ancient Egypt
Teaching Sessions
There are opportunities to
support Key Stage 2 History Studies by visiting Birmingham’s Museum
and Art Gallery. There is a limited display of artefacts from Ancient
Greece, mainly pottery, lamps and votive objects. Ancient Rome is represented
by a selection of gravestones and several local finds.
Egypt
A permanent Egyptian display is the featured Archaeology
Gallery. It is housed on a balcony and easily accessible
glass cases demonstrate a flavour of everyday life in
Ancient Egypt. Jewellery, occupations and pottery are
represented, along with a variety of stelae and funerary
objects.
Role
Play Sessions
Birmingham schools may benefit from handling sessions,
provided by a teacher in role, as a Greek athlete, or a
Roman Centurion. Similarly, a visit to the Egyptian
Gallery may be supported by a teacher in role as a
papyrus paper-maker. These sessions provide an atmosphere
for handling artefacts, all of which are linked directly
to the character’s lifestyle. Non-Birmingham schools
may visit the galleries, but without the teaching
facilities. Support materials, such as teachers’
notes and worksheets for pupils are available for all
schools which have booked visits.