Showing posts with label ancient cultures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ancient cultures. Show all posts

Monday, November 9, 2009

Ancient Art Challenge



Art Challenge:

  • create a poster [any size]
  • use colour
  • mimic the artistic style of an ancient culture
  • demonstrate 'reflection' in the design
  • include creatures, characters or discoveries from your narrative
  • enjoy it and try to beat me in the race for the three chocoloate bar prizes

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Ancient Maths and secret symbols...


On Matainui there are many mysteries to solve. You have been discovering ancient structures, mysterious inscriptions and symbols. Some of you have found artifacts and others have narrowly escaped horrifying demises...
Part of your adventure involves unravelling codes and cyphers. You can reap rewards by posting your theories and research discoveries on your won blogs. Benefits will befall you...

Mayan structures and maths may be of interest. Similar historical facts may also be of use. But don't think it's all about the past, because it's not.

Remember this morning's Mayan maths? Well, the ability to read coded messages in other languages may prove very fruitful if you find structures, caves, tunnels, chambers, or mysterious advanced 'machinery'.