Painting Greek Vases
The month of January is Ancient Greece Month at the Galileo School and as a project, we decided to paint … Continue reading Painting Greek Vases
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Making A Clepsydra
In ancient Greece, people used a Clepsydra or water clock to measure the passage of time. Before we started this … Continue reading Making A Clepsydra
Drawing in the European Galleries
We spent a lovely evening at the Met drawing in the European sculpture gallery. Ava selected a sculpture of “Andromeda … Continue reading Drawing in the European Galleries
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
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