Field trip time again...and what a great place for studying and enjoying antiquities...the Egyptian Museum in San José! It is the largest collection of things Egyptian west of the Mississippi; and the 4th largest collection in the world. Needless to say, my students were amazed and mystified on their "expedition" to the land of the Pharaohs. Human mummies, animals mummies, canopic jars...all the makings of a great project. But not one of my students volunteered to spend a "night in the museum." Our docent, Kathy, was a walking encyclopedia with her interesting insight on this amazing civilization. Her stories and sense of humour added to the ambiance. And my students learned what it is like to visit a museum where you cannot touch the things because of how precious they are. My parent chaperones were impressed as well, and agreed that this museum is a great place to visit on a day trip.
So, tomorrow we continue in the text and webquests with our studies of Egypt. Hmm, maybe one more field trip...to the Hyde Street Pier for some local history!!
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