Y6A Ascot Blog

Shadow Puppets

Recently, 3C have had a lot of fun creating shadow puppets. In our Science lessons, we explored how light travels from a light source until it meets an object, in this case it was our classroom wall. When something blocks light travelling from a source, a shadow is formed. We also looked at how light can travel through translucent materials. Some children even added colour to their shadow puppets.

The class worked in groups of 4 and combined their knowledge of light and shadows with their knowledge of ancient Egypt to write some fantastic play scripts which they then performed to the class.

Your stories were brilliant and very historically accurate. You worked well in your groups and listened carefully to each other's presentations. Well done 3C.

Art in Paradise Trip

Dear Parents,

Just a quick reminder that our school trip is taking place tomorrow (Thursday 19th of June). Please could you ensure that your child arrives at school on time so that our bus can depart promptly.

Children are allowed to bring a camera to the museum. They have also been told that they can bring pajamas to change into for our afternoon treat. Packed lunches and snacks are not necessary.

If you have any questions, please feel free to either come and see me or send an email.

Miss Campbell

I am Minna, Pharaoh of Ascot

3C have loved studying the history of Ancient Egypt. Whilst learning about the rule of Pharaohs, we thought it would be a good idea to appoint a ruler of Ascot. Each child had the opportunity to write a speech and tell the class why they would make a good Pharaoh. Some children decided that Ascot would be a school where they chose their own timetable so pupils only had to attend their favourite lessons, there was also mention on eating pizza for lunch every day!

At the end of the day, each child delivered their speech and then we voted on who would become the first Pharaoh of Ascot. Congratulations Minna, you were there winner! I have a feeling that part of your victory had something to do with a promise of a roller coaster in the playground!

Mummification

It was very important to ancient Egyptian religious beliefs that the human body was preserved. Yuck! Last week, we studied a method of preservation called mummification. Mummification was a complicated and lengthy process which could last up to 70 days! Imagine how we felt when Miss Campbell told us that we only had an hour to do this!

2. Organs were removed. Only the heart remained.
3. The body was filled with stuffing.
4. The body was dried by covering it with a substance called natron (we used salt). This substance absorbed all the moisture from the body.
5. After 40 - 50 days the stuffing was removed and replaced with linen or sawdust (40 seconds was all the time we had!).
6. The body was wrapped in strands of linen and covered in a sheet called a shroud.
7. The body was placed in a stone coffin called a sarcophagus.

So, what are mummies?

A mummy is the body of a person that has been preserved after death.

Who were the mummies?

They were any Egyptian who could afford to pay for the expensive process of preserving their bodies for the afterlife.

Why did the Egyptians make mummies?

The Egyptians believed in life after death. They thought that they had to preserve their bodies so they could use them during their afterlife.

What is the afterlife?

The Egyptians believed that when they died, they would go to another world where they would lead a new life.

How were mummies made?

It took a very long time, from start to finish, it took about 70 days to embalm a body. The priest in charge would wear the mask of a jackal representing the god Anubis.