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Comparative thinking is one way to build critical analysts. Budding artists discuss symbols and how they represent concepts, beliefs, or ideas. They compare the symbols found on an ancient Egyptian mummy case to those found in contemporary society. They then create symbolic clay tablets that express ideas important to them. Great photos and background information are included.

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symbolism, art project, clay project, egyptian symbols, mummy case, ancient eygpt, contemporary symbols, social studies
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K - 5th
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Social Studies & History
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