Strand/Topic: Mummification in Ancient Egypt Grade:11 Date: October 12, 2017.

Expectations Connections

Understand the mummification process in Ancient Egypt Connect how mummification was viewed in Ancient Egypt
Understand the view of mummies today and how it is viewed today in popular culture.
Understand why the mummification was important Ancient Connect information learned in this lesson with knowledge
Egyptians of Ancient Egypt religion.
Communicate ideas independently and in groups regarding Connect the practice of ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus to
their own views about mummification own life
-Historical Perspective (One of the four strands of Historical
Thinking)
Understand the importance of canopic jars and sarcophagus
in ancient Egyptian society
Display understanding of concepts in an independent activity
where they create their own sarcophagus
-Historical Perspective (One of the four strands of Historical
Thinking)
Learning Goals
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to understand and talk about the mummification and burial practices of Ancient Egypt and
be able to apply understanding in an independent activity.
Questions to Ask Materials

Using a PowerPoint, present key information regarding mummification in Ancient -What are some examples of - PowerPoint
Egypt. Look at mummies in todays popular culture, define mummification, watch a mummies in popular culture?
video on the process of mummification and then go through the process step by -Worksheet:
step to ensure understanding, explain why ancient Egyptians mummified and then -Would mummification suit Sarcophagus
discuss mummification in relation to students own beliefs. Next, present canopic your beliefs? Why or why not? Template
jars and why they were used, and outline which organs were and were not placed in
canopic jars. Finally, look at the ancient Egyptian use of sarcophagus and what -What images and symbols did -Tape
symbols were included on them. For the rest of the class, students will engage in a you include in your
hands-on activity making their own sarcophagus to represent themselves and sarcophagus and why? -Scissors
discuss what images and symbols students chose and why.
-Markers/Pencil
Crayons
Assessment Tools (diagnostic/formative/summative)
This will be assessed via observation of their creative pieces and listening in on their discussions. Discussions will help direct and ensure
students understand concepts by revising the material presented and making connections.
Prior Knowledge
Students will be drawing on their knowledge of civilizations, burial practices and religions before Ancient Egypt and on their knowledge of
mummies today to create inferences and make connections.
Next Steps
Continue studying the Ancient Egypt unit, then the focus will be moved towards key figures, themes, myths etc.