Weston Park

Today, we were very lucky to visit Weston Park Museum in Sheffield as part of our current history topic, Ancient Egypt. During our visit, we explored key artefacts throughout the museum to help us find clues about how people lived during Ancient Egyptian times. We also made comparisons with the Bronze Age, as both civilisations existed at the same time. A highlight of the trip was learning more about the process of mummification and understanding why pharaohs chose to do this. The children examined artefacts commonly found in tombs—such as scarab beetles, shabtis and ankhs—and worked in groups to recreate their own versions. The children thoroughly enjoyed their day out of school and are excited to continue exploring the topic back in the classroom.