Today during charger trails our group was very successful because we always tried to include everyone and listen to their ideas. I think I did best during the maze because I tried to help them point out where they had to go and I didn’t talk. We also made sure that everyone felt good and when someone made a mistake, we wouldn’t get made at them because everyone makes mistakes.
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Adorning the Body
Sarah Zhao
What kind of simple and light clothing did the Ancient Egyptians wear?
-clothing made from linen, a soft cloth, created from a plant fiber called flax
-men wore piece of cloth wrapped around waist, and a plain shirt
-women wore long skirts or dresses sometimes topped with square pieces of fabric used as shawls.
-wealthy Egyptians; same style, better fabric- dyed
How did the Ancient Egyptians use jewelry?
-men and women, rich and poor used jewelry
-magical and decorative purposes
-worn as amulets (charms) to protect the wearer from harm
-earrings, broad collars with strands of beads, pectorals, bracelets, rings, armbands and anklets
In what ways did the Ancient Egyptians pay great attention to their hair?
-dyed hair using henna (red dye from powdered plant leaves)
-cut hair very short/shaved heads completely
-wealthy people had elaborate wigs made from human hair
-tied cones of scented animal fat (perfumed pomades) to wigs; fat would melt down wig giving off attractive scent
-children shaved heads except for some hair for braids(s)
How did Ancient Egyptians adorn themselves with cosmetics?
-for fashion and protection from weather
-perfumed oils to soften skin to prevent burning and cracking in hot climate
-colored eyelids with green substance made from soft stone, malachite
-outlined eyes using black kohl (substance of lead ore mixed with water) to make eyes look larger and protect eyes from sun
-some had antibacterial properties, also helped prevent wearers from catching diseases
Citations:
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/timelines/topics/pics/loincloth.jpg
http://www.reshafim.org.il/ad/egypt/crowns/fingerrings.jpg
Character Favorites In Seedfolks
Out of all of the wonderful and interesting characters in the book, my favorite is Sam. I admire how he is so kind, and he doesn’t care about what other people think of him. I also like how he really wants to change the world, and nothing or no one can stop him. His cleverness is admirable, and he always tries his best to include everyone and make sure everyone is happy. I can relate to Sam because I also like it when I help people feel better or happier. It makes me feel proud.