Wisconsin School for the Deaf - The Wisconsin Times Vol. 133 No. 2 Winter 2011-2012 | Page 7

The students continued to explore the
story of Cleopatra from Mr. Lievens’
read aloud on Wednesday, then dived
into lessons on marine archaeology.
Ms. Havers discussed the destruction
of ancient Alexandria by a tsunami
and the famous Pharos Lighthouse
which is one of the Seven Wonders
of the Ancient World. Mrs. Myrick
led an activity providing students
the opportunity to make their own
personal double crown of the Egyptian
fame.
On Thursday, the students and teachers
traveled to the Milwaukee Public
Museum to visit a special exhibit on
Cleopatra VII. The students were
handed worksheets from the exhibit
organizers with questions for a
scavenger hunt. The teachers assisted
the students and elaborated on the
historical information.
The last day of the week was focused
on learning about the pyramids.
Mrs. Myrick led a math lesson
which included some complicated
geometrical formulas that the students
were able to follow and comprehend.
Sandpaper was used to design and
craft authentic looking mini pyramids.
The students also designed their own
ancient coins which included their
profiles and their kingly names. Lastly,
the students made their own personal
amulets that the Egyptians used to
carry for luck.

Many steps were used
to construct both
paper and sandpaper
models of pyramids.

Overall, the teachers were encouraged
by the students’ intense participation
and interest in Cleopatra’s life. The
students were amazed with the depth
of historical information on Rome,
Greece, Egypt, and wars of the ancient
world. It is hoped that the students
will carry this information with them
throughout their lives.
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