Make Your Own Shabti Doll (Ancient Egyptians / History / Design and Technology)

This is a series of unit worksheets, written in the format used by my school, for Year 4’s Design and Technology Unit. We had just finished studying mummification and had also visited the British Museum’s Egyptian galleries.

This Unit:

First, we learned about Shabtis (look at a video and information website - see instructions sheet), then we thought about how we could practically design our own Shabti…

Then, using quick air drying clay, students created their own doll (see instructions).

The next day, once it was hardened, they painted and decorated their doll. Then, we varnished it, using a spray.

There is no powerpoint to show the children, but there are links to information videos on Ancient Egypt and online extension (ipad) activities of the kids.