Author: sean8sean
Ireland
The Road Ahead 2011
The first ever semester of The Galileo School has come to a close and the students and teachers agree it … Continue reading The Road Ahead 2011
Mosaic floor found in Lod, Israel
We were able to see a most unbelievable site last Friday when we visited the Met. A Roman made mosaic … Continue reading Mosaic floor found in Lod, Israel
Galileo Goes to Brown University!
On Tuesday, November 30th, The Galileo School had the pleasure of traveling to Brown University to meet with Professor Laurel … Continue reading Galileo Goes to Brown University!
Mummifying a Chicken!
Mummification is the natural or intentional process by which a corpse’s skin and/or organs have been preserved. In Ancient Egypt, … Continue reading Mummifying a Chicken!
The Ancient Game of Senet
Oddly enough, no rules for Senet have ever been found, either written on papyrus or painted on a tomb wall. … Continue reading The Ancient Game of Senet
December is Ancient Israel Month
December is Ancient Israel Month. We will be reading stories from the old testament, learning about the celebration of Chanukah, … Continue reading December is Ancient Israel Month
From Tugboats to Polar Bears
Portland filmmaker and Peripheral Produce ring-leader Matt McCormick makes films that combine found and original sounds and images to fashion … Continue reading From Tugboats to Polar Bears
November is Ancient Egypt Month
This month we will be studying Ancient Egypt. Some projects will include constructing a working shaduf, writing letters in hierogylphics, … Continue reading November is Ancient Egypt Month