Ancient Civilizations is a 90 minute educational experience that specifically addresses the Grade Five Ontario School Board curriculum for the Ancient Civilizations unit.  This is a mobile presentation that comes to your school. The two presenters speak on various topics outlined within the curriculum, culminating with the opening of the sarcophagus.

T his is our touring 6 1/2 Foot Reproduction Egyptian Sarcophagus that comes to your school

 

During the presentation, participation from the students and teachers is encouraged to help explain certain topics such as Governments, Sacrifices and the Mummification Process. After a brief introduction about Blades of Glory, a variety of topics are covered.

  1. How "History" can change throughout the ages depending on perspectives
  2. Archeology
  3. Identifying the Ancient Civilizations
  4. How the Environment shaped the Ancient Civilizations
  5. Famous People and Legends
  6. Pyramids
  7. Architecture
  8. Aztec Sacrificial Ritual
  9. Mummification Process
  10. Opening of the Egyptian Sarcophagus
  11. Trivia and Achievements of the various Ancient Civilizations
  12. Question & Answer
  13. Students look at, touch, try on display items
Chacmool is the Mesoamerican Messenger of the Gods
 

At the centre of the Display area is a 6 1/2 foot tall sarcophagus with a 5 foot latex, foam-filled mummy inside. Other display items include: Various Pyramid models, 4 canopic jars, Anubis statue, models of the Tutankhamun sarcophagus, Nefertiti bust, Scarab beetle, Aztec Calendar, Chac Mool Statue (messenger of the gods that transports the sacrificial victim's heart), various small Aztec clay gods, Viking chainmail and Sutton Hoo Viking Helmet, various statues and many laminated posters dealing with Ancient Egyptian, Mayan, Aztec, Roman, Greek, Mongol and Chinese topics.

 

Blades of Glory was formed in 1994, and implemented this “hands on” form of teaching in 1996.  Grades 4 to Grade 12 have been taught.

~    Seminars are presented to 2 to 3 classes at one time.
~    Presentations can be held in a gymnasium or library.
~    The use of 4 tables (approx. 5’ to 6’ each) and 2 chairs is required
~    Each presentation takes 45 minutes to setup

Please e-mail us for pricing information.  If you have any questions or require more information, please call:  (705) 653-4144

References:
 Mr. Coleman - John XXIII Catholic School, Kingston

Harry Heydon,
Blades of Glory
RR# 4
Campbellford, Ont.,
K0L 1L0
E-Mail: zon@heydon.com