Mummification
In ancient Egyptian culture, burial rituals were extremely important as it provided a passage into the afterlife. Whilst most Egyptians were buried in the desert wrapped in cloth along with personal items and food, the burial rituals of the pharaohs were far more elaborate and included the process of mummification.
Activity 1:
You have taken on the job of apprentice embalmer. The pharaoh is dying and you must be ready to help with his burial. Before you can assist, you must learn about the mummification process. View the videos and websites below to become a master embalmer.
You have taken on the job of apprentice embalmer. The pharaoh is dying and you must be ready to help with his burial. Before you can assist, you must learn about the mummification process. View the videos and websites below to become a master embalmer.
|
|
Information Websites
Practise Your Embalming Techniques
Click on the images below:
Activity 2:
It's time to test your knowledge and see if you can become a master embalmer. You will need to write a set of instructions which explain each step of the embalming process. The steps must be in order for you to pass! Use Microsoft Word to type your instructions and email your word document to Miss M.
It's time to test your knowledge and see if you can become a master embalmer. You will need to write a set of instructions which explain each step of the embalming process. The steps must be in order for you to pass! Use Microsoft Word to type your instructions and email your word document to Miss M.
E-book
Activity 3:
1. Download and print the Egyptian Mummification questions.
|
2. Click on the image above to view the You Wouldn't Want To Be An Egyptian Mummy e-book.
3. Pick a chapter to read from the text and then answer the questions relevant to that chapter. *Refer back to the question sheet you downloaded and printed.
4. Post the answers to your chosen questions onto the mummification blog.
Press the button below to start posting.
3. Pick a chapter to read from the text and then answer the questions relevant to that chapter. *Refer back to the question sheet you downloaded and printed.
4. Post the answers to your chosen questions onto the mummification blog.
Press the button below to start posting.