ACTIVITY TITLE: ALL WRAPPED UP!


SUBJECT AREAS: Social Studies, Ancient Civilizations


YOUR INVESTIGATION:


You have been transported back in time to the Egyptian Era. You have arrived during the mummification process of the pharaohs and the Egyptians are recruiting new members. The mummification process seems very exciting and you can't wait to join in but first you must learn the steps that are needed in this ancient art.



QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOU:

What are mummies?
1. What is a mummy?
2. Why are the bodies preserved?.
3. What is embalming?
4. Where was a person's body placed after it was mummified?

How are mummies made?
1. How long was the embalming process?
2. Who were the people that were mummified?
3. What organs were removed from their bodies?
4. Where were the organs placed?
5. What was the body wrapped in?

Who were the mummies?
1. Why was King Tutankhamen so special?
2. Who was Seti I?
3. How long did King Ramses the Great rule Egypt?



SUGGESTION FOR SHARING:

· Create an Egyptian word search using new vocabulary learned.
· Create a story about how you interacted as a member of the embalming team.



SITE TO SEARCH:

http://www.si.umich.edu/CHICO/mummy/demo.html


Activity created by Michele Reilly
Roslyn Middle School-Special Education Teacher-grade 6
mfpoohbear@aol.com