Title: Egyptian Mummification

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Objectives: - Students will be able to explain the process of mummification in ancient Egypt. - Students will be able to identify the significance of mummification in ancient Egyptian culture. - Students will be able to compare and contrast the process of mummification with modern burial practices.

Materials: - PowerPoint presentation on Egyptian mummification - Pictures and diagrams of mummification process - Plastic gloves - Salt - Baking soda - Cloves - Cotton balls - Gauze - Plastic wrap - Scissors - Tape

Procedure:

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard of mummies or seen them in movies or TV shows. 2. Explain that mummies are not just fictional characters, but were real people who lived in ancient Egypt. 3. Show pictures of mummies and ask students what they notice about them.

Body: 1. Explain the process of mummification in ancient Egypt using a PowerPoint presentation. 2. Show pictures and diagrams of the mummification process, including the removal of organs, drying out the body with salt, and wrapping the body in linen. 3. Discuss the significance of mummification in ancient Egyptian culture, including the belief in an afterlife and the importance of preserving the body for the journey to the afterlife. 4. Have students put on plastic gloves and participate in a hands-on activity to simulate the mummification process. 5. In small groups, have students take turns applying salt, baking soda, cloves, and cotton balls to a plastic-wrapped object (such as a toy or a piece of fruit) to represent the organs and body. 6. Once the object is covered in the materials, have students wrap it in gauze and plastic wrap to represent the linen wrappings. 7. Discuss the similarities and differences between the ancient Egyptian mummification process and modern burial practices.

Conclusion: 1. Review the process of mummification and its significance in ancient Egyptian culture. 2. Ask students to share what they learned and any questions they still have. 3. Encourage students to continue learning about ancient Egypt and its culture.

Assessment: - Observe students during the hands-on activity to ensure they are following the correct steps. - Ask students to write a short paragraph explaining the process of mummification and its significance in ancient Egyptian culture. - Have students compare and contrast the process of mummification with modern burial practices in a Venn diagram or essay.