The Tomb of Pernebhttp://www.metmuseum.org/explore/perneb_tomb/index.htmlDiscover the tomb of Perneb through digital reconstructions and archival film footage.
What is the site about?The site tells the story of the tomb of Perneb, the burial chamber of a Egyptian court official. The site also explore how the tomb was excavated, dismantled and rebuilt in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
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Why was it chosen as site of the week?It was chosen because:
- It's highly interactive and visually engaging
- The language used is simple and child-centred
- There is a great selection of videos, diagrams, maps, plans used to illlustrate information and concepts
- The site is easy to follow as it is divided into three main historical periods
- It includes student activities such as crosswords and hieroglyphs problems
- You can enlarge images of the tomb for further scrutiny
- An explanation of how the tomb is looked after today is given which
highlights various roles such as the Curator, the Conservator and the
Egyptologist.
How can it be used as an educational resource?This site is ideal for group or individual student-led research on Ancient Civilisations conducted at home or in school. It can also be used in teacher-led scenarios for new teaching and reinforcement teaching using a data projector and internet connection in the classroom.
Curriculum Mapping:The site is relevant to the both the primary and post primary school syllabi.
Post Primary: Junior Cycle: Ancient Civilisations
Primary: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th classes: Early People/Ancient Societies