Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ancient Egypt

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use the Internet to gather information on Ancient Egypt. They describe the role of a pharaohs and what they wore and ate. They discuss why the Nile is important to the region and examine hieroglyphics.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ancient Egypt

For Teachers K - 3rd
Students use the internet to research topics on Ancient Egypt. They practice using new vocabulary and identify the types of food they ate and clothing they wore. They explain the role of the Nile as well.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Symmetrical Mummy Drawings/Mixed Media

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Egyptian culture, including mummification, and hieroglyphic writings. They create their own mummy case using paper and a variety of materials. Students use symmetry to create their mummy.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Egyptian Inspiration Web

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students conduct Internet research to discover information about scientific, technological, cultural and intellectual achievements in Egypt, along with Egyptian family life. Students create Inspiration webs of their findings.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Mummies--The Great Cover Up"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students wrap their mummy, use canopic-style jars for the preserved chicken organs and design and decorate a sarcophagus. They collect data by weighing, measuring and graphing their "mummy" and its organs.
Article
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Mummy Secrets Unwrapped!

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explains the process of mummification.
Activity
My Learning

My Learning: A Step by Step Guide to Egyptian Mummification

For Students 5th - 8th
Follow this step-by-step guide to see the process of mummification. Included are notes for teachers and hyperlinks to Egyptian burial customs.
Handout
Andre Dollinger

Reshafim: Mummification

For Students 9th - 10th
A description not only of the mummification process, but also a look at the embalmers themselves, focusing on the hazards of the trade. Links to other websites for more information.
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How to Make a Mummy

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the many steps involved in the process of mummification use by the Egyptians in their burial process. What is preserved after thousands of years? And what can scientists learn about life in ancient Egypt from studying...
Handout
Smithsonian Institution

Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Egyptian Mummies

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry describes in detail the process of mummification in Ancient Egypt and who was mummified.
Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Mask of Anubis

For Students 9th - 10th
This mask represents the head of the black jackal, Anubis, the god of cemetery and mummification. It was worn by the priest who was responsible for the embalming during the process of mummification.
Graphic
Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Mummy Shroud

For Students 9th - 10th
The final procedure necessary to complete the mummification process was the careful bandaging of the body with linen bandages.