Mission #6: The afterlife
Part 1: The Mummification Process
Student Directions: Watch the BrainPOP video to get an introductory understanding of the mummification process used on the dead of Ancient Egypt. Mummy: a dead body that has been preserved with special chemicals and wrapped in cloth. The ancient Egyptians are famous for this. |
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Student Directions:
Students will use the website "You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy" and fill out the worksheet provided by your teacher on the various steps of the mummification process.
Students will use the website "You Wouldn't Want to Be an Egyptian Mummy" and fill out the worksheet provided by your teacher on the various steps of the mummification process.
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The Mummy Experiment (Teacher): In groups, students will experiment with different solutions on apples to see the effects of preservatives. Click here for instructions.
Part 2: Planning for the Afterlife
Student Directions:
Students will work independently on the Journey to the Afterlife site. The goal the activity is to ensure your body will make it to the afterlife by selecting the correct items. Read carefully and spend your debens wisely! Download the sheet below to get started!
Teacher Directions:
Students will finish this portion of the unit by designing their own sarcophagus. Print out the worksheet below and have ready when students are finished. Students will place work in portfolio.
Student Directions:
Students will work independently on the Journey to the Afterlife site. The goal the activity is to ensure your body will make it to the afterlife by selecting the correct items. Read carefully and spend your debens wisely! Download the sheet below to get started!
Teacher Directions:
Students will finish this portion of the unit by designing their own sarcophagus. Print out the worksheet below and have ready when students are finished. Students will place work in portfolio.
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