Lesson 1: Exploring Ancient Egyptian art
Focus on drawing Egyptian art to understand how and why it was created; responding through mixed-media, experimental sketchbook drawing.
Learning objective
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National curriculum
Cross-curricular links
Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit you might want to check the children can recall:
How to try out a variety of ideas for adapting prints into 2D or 3D artworks.
How to further demonstrate increased control with a greater range of media.
How to make choices about which materials and techniques to use to create an effect.
How to use hands and tools with confidence when cutting, shaping and joining paper, card and malleable materials.
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Adaptive teaching
Assessing progress and understanding
Vocabulary definitions
Example work
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
St Gerard's Catholic Primary School, Birmingham
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Auckley School, Doncaster
Wilmcote CofE Primary School, Stratford-Upon-Avon
Walford Nursery and Primary School, Ross on Wye
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 27 March 2026
