Objective:
Define the meaning of mummy.
Understand the
mummification process.
Timeline:
1
to 2 weeks
Key
Words:
mummy
mummification
entombment
embalmers
dehydration
canopic
jars
sarcophagus
Materials:
word processor (Microsoft Word) Presentation
Software (Microsoft PowerPoint)
digital
camera
Smart
Board
or Enfocus projector
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![](mummification1.gif)
Procedure:
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Write the word Mummies on the board or overhead projector,
ask students to brainstorm what they know about mummies. You may ask
these questions: What is a mummy? Where have mummies been found?
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Explain to students that a mummy is a preserved
body which has undergone the process of embalming. It involves drying
a body with sunlight, fire, smoke, or chemicals, which removes the
moisture that bacteria and fungi need to grow.
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Then divide class into homogeneous groups of 4 to 5
students. Have each student responsible for a task within the group.
(Researcher, Reporter, Scientist, and Multimedia)
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Have groups research the process of mummification using
the National Geographic website "How
to make a Mummy" or other sites listed below.
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Using a word processor, groups will create a table detailing
the step-by-step mummification process.
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Groups will then create their own apple mummy by
using the directions from "Salt
of the Earth" from the Newton's Apple Series.
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Each group will maintain a journal of the
mummification process.
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Have each group document the different stages of
mummification by using a digital camera.
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Then have each group combine their journal entries and images to create
PowerPoint presentation.
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When all groups have finished their research
projects, each group will present their project to the entire class.
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If CD-Burner is available, create a CD of all group
presentations to share with other staff or administrators.
Assessment: Students will be evaluated on their
individual task and PowerPoint presentation rubric. Sample (presentation
rubric)
Extension Activities: Each
student will create their own sarcophagus or canopic jars. Read
"Mummies
Made in Egypt" ![](mummies%20made%20in%20egypt.jpg)
Web
Links: Face
to Face with Mummies Clickable
Mummy Mummies
of Ancient Egypt A-Z
Egyptian Mummies Cyber
Mummy Ask
the Mummy |
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![](embalming.gif)
Embalming the
body
The body
is taken to the tent known as 'ibu' or the 'place of purification'
![](embalming2.gif)
Drying
the body
The body
is now covered and stuffed with natron which will dry it out.
![](canopic.gif)
Canopic
Jars
The
internal organs were removed from a body they were placed in hollow
canopic jars.
![](wrapping.gif)
Wrapping
the mummy
A
A priest
reads spells out loud while the mummy is being wrapped. These spells will
help ward off evil spirits and help the deceased make the journey to the
afterlife.
![](wrap3.gif)
The
arms and legs are tied together. A papyrus scroll with spells from the
Book of the Dead is placed between the wrapped hands.
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