Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Tapestry of Grace, Year 1, Week 1, Ancient Egypt

Geography

Our TOG studies this week include the geography of Ancient Egypt, background information, the Nile River, everyday life, clothing, jobs....So much information, so many books to read, 2 more weeks to go with Egypt. 

Read aloud:  The Golden Goblet by Eloise McGraw
Audio books when in the car:
Diana Waring's Ancient Civilizations (3 volume set of CD's)
Jim Weiss's audio stories: Egyptian Treasures, Mummies and Myths
The Cat of Bubastes (audio) by G.A. Henty 

Projects planned for the next few weeks:  salt map of Egypt, Egyptian pectoral (collar/necklace), golden bracelets, scarab amulet, cartouche, and hieroglyphic stone.

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