Lesson Planning

Learn why Howard Carter is described as a ‘good archaeologist’. Describe the finding of Tutankhamun’s tomb and write a diary or radio play script about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To study the finding of Tutankhamun’s tomb by Howard Carter & Lord Carnarvon.
• To write a diary as Howard Carter, Lord Carnarvon or Lady Evelyn Herbert about the events of November 1922.

Children will:

• Explain why Howard Carter is described as a good archaeologist.
• Describe the finding of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
• Write a diary or radio play script about the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb.