QHS brings the stories
of Queens and Kings (leaders) of ancient Egypt and neighboring Kush into the classroom via EGYPT
DAY AT THE PYRAMID and ROYAL COURT, its
companion reading/literacy program.
- FIRST
~ Teachers, via professional development share the stories on the Kings and Queens and their positive contributions in class,
using the Language Arts to access subjects across the core curriculum.
- SECOND ~ Students complete the selection and a standard-based lesson.
- THIRD ~ They travel to a local university
by bus during school to study under the guidance of Jali Adisa (the African Storyteller) and his
regal cast of 50-75 student performers. Storybook figures of African Queens and Kings and
their contributions are brought to life through QUEENS OF THE NILE, NOW and a music
score donated by Stevie Wonder, entitled Journey through the Secret Life of Plants.
- FINALLY ~ A college tours lets the students explore how higher education in the arts, math and science can aid
them as future leaders and contributors to our society.
ACADEMIC STANDARDS COME ALIVE FOR:
- Grade - 6th / History (Ancient Civilization)
- Grades 9-12th Performing
and Visual Arts (Cultural Context)
EGYPT DAY AT THE
PYRAMID is an exciting resource that fosters appreciation for History & Cultural and motivates students towards their
own academic pursuits.
