Challenge: Clay tablet and Papyrus making
Learners will use traditional methods and processes similar to those used by ancient Egyptians to produce a clay tablet or piece of simulated papyrus. They will draw upon their knowledge of hieroglyphics to inscribe the surface.
A further activity would be to use a traditional deckle and mould to make paper.
It is important that learners are given the opportunity to assess their own and others work using reflective questioning. For example:
- To what extent does it fulfil the success criteria?
- To what extent does the surface produced meet expectations?
- Explain why the writing surface produced is useful.
- Could it be improved in any way?
After peer and self-assessment, pupils should be given the opportunity to reflect and modify the process, comparing it to modern production.
