Objective

By the end of this lesson, Jennifer will have a better understanding of mummies and their significance in ancient history.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, markers or colored pencils

Prep: None

Activities

Create Your Own Mummy: Use the paper to wrap up a small toy or object like a mummy. Be creative with your designs!

Write a Mummy Story: Imagine you are an archaeologist discovering a new mummy. Write a short story about your discovery.

Mummy Maze: Draw a maze on paper and navigate through it as if you are exploring a tomb to find a mummy.

Talking Points

• Mummies are preserved bodies from ancient times. They were preserved to help people have a good afterlife.
• Say: "Imagine wrapping yourself up in bandages like a mummy. The ancient Egyptians believed this would help them in the afterlife."
• Mummies were often buried with treasures and items that they might need in the afterlife.
• Say: "Just like how we pack for a trip, mummies were buried with things they might need in the afterlife, like food and tools."
• Archaeologists study mummies to learn more about the past and the people who lived long ago.
• Say: "Archaeologists are like detectives who solve mysteries from the past. They study mummies to learn about ancient civilizations."