This Week
Last week, the two archaeologists in the documentary talked about Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. We will do a little research to see who they were.
Last week, the two archaeologists in the documentary talked about Hatshepsut and Thutmose III. We will do a little research to see who they were.
- How DID the Sphinx get to the Museum? The archaeologist dug it up and sent it. BUT! WHO sent the Archaeologists? The Metropolitan Museum of Art https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544442
- Who made the Sphinx and WHY? Hatshepsut was one of the only 3 women in history to rule Egypt as King. The Kings had temples with many statues of themselves within. It was a way to be remembered. A sphinx is the combination of a lion and a person and shows great power. https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary/article/Hatshepsut/353233
3. Who was the archaeologist who discovered her? The original archaeologist who discovered the tomb in 1903 and many of the artworks from it was Howard Carter. We talked about him. He also discovered King Tutankhamen ( King Tut ) ( https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-history/hatshepsut ) But the archaeologist who found the fragments and put them together in 1927 was Herbert Winlock. (https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-queen-who-would-be-king-130328511/ )
Look at the illustration from the book and the photos of Carter and Winlock. Which archaeologist did Jessie Hartland choose to illustrate? Why do you think she picked that one?
Look at the illustration from the book and the photos of Carter and Winlock. Which archaeologist did Jessie Hartland choose to illustrate? Why do you think she picked that one?
This Week & Next
Let's learn about the First Emperor of China and his terracotta warriors.
We have blasted forward in time and will be studying Ancient China. Just in time for Lunar New Year.
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We will read the the next part of the book Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in Imperial China. How much did you already know?