Virtual Passport Day: AFRICA & EGYPT

by Penn Museum

Travel across the African continent to hear about the amazing kingdoms
that existed there throughout history. See inside an ancient Egyptian
tomb and learn more about hieroglyphs, tomb offerings, and a special
passageway between the world of the living and the dead. Get inspired by
the Adinkra symbols used by the Asante/Ashanti people, and practice
creating your own Adinkra stamp!

Program Rating

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About This Program

Cost

View Only: 50.00

Programs will be held in a webinar format that offers an easy one-click connection to share in your classroom or with your learners joining remotely. Upon registration, we will provide more information about how to connect on this platform, which you can share with your technology team.

Cost: (30 students per workshop)
• $50.00 for each Virtual Passport Day Class Ticket

Based on Class Size:
• 1-30 students are recognized as one class
• 30-60 students are recognized as two classes
• 60-90 students are recognized as three classes

Length

Two 45-minute live virtual sessions scheduled at 11:00 AM EST and 1:00 PM EST.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Parent, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

Maximum participants:

There is no maximum, but for optimum interactivity, we suggest no more than 30 students.

Primary Disciplines

Career Education, Character Education, Community Interests, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Foreign/World Languages, Gifted & Talented, International, Language Arts/English, Literacy, Mathematics, Problem Solving, Reading, Sciences, Social and Emotional Learning( SEL), Social Studies/History, STEM, Writing

Program Delivery Mode

Webinar

Booking Information

Each Virtual Passport theme day includes two 45-minute live virtual sessions scheduled at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM.

Sorry, this program is not currently available. To inquire about future availability, please contact Penn Museum

Receive this program and 9 more for one low price when you purchase the CILC Virtual Expeditions package. Learn more

For more information contact CILC at (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

Reach out to us at outreach@pennmuseum.org with any questions!

About This Provider

Penn Museum

Philadelphia, PA
United States

Open to all, the Museum is home to remarkable objects
and powerful stories that emerge from its excavations and research
across the world.

Connect with the cultures of Africa, Asia, the Americas, and the
Mediterranean, from the very first cities of the Middle East to the
pharaohs of ancient Egypt; from early Mexico to the lives of Native
American communities today.

Experience the richness of the ancient past, gain an understanding of
our shared humanity, and find your own place in the arc of human
history.

Contact:
Kevin D. Impellizeri
kimpell@upenn.edu
2158988706

Program Details

Format

Learn more about cultural traditions and artwork found across the Asian continent with live virtual visits and digital activities.

Schedule:
11:00 am Making Morning - Adinkra Stamps Virtual Workshop (45-minutes)
12:00 pm LUNCH BREAK - Explore digital resources individually with a provided PDF while you take a break in the Virtual Classroom
1:00 pm Anthro Afternoon - Preparing for Eternity: Egyptian False Doors Virtual Workshop (45-minutes)

Objectives

Learners will...

1. Strengthen observation and reasoning skills through close looking at artifacts
2. Develop a better understanding of archaeological and anthropological practices
3. Make connection between ancient and modern making world cultures
4. Strengthen communication skills by engaging in interactive conversations

Standards Alignment

State Standards

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