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Life After Death

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Students explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about death and the afterlife by observing and interpreting the design and illustration of a mummy case.

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symbols, literary devices, death, egypt, the afterlife

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afterlife, death, egyptian, mummy case, signs, symbols, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2000
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use

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