Lesson Planning
Explain that many Egyptologists were involved in the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb; understand that detailed record cards, drawings and photographs were made of the contents of the tomb; make an observational drawing or painting of an Ancient Egyptian artefact.
Teaching Outcomes:
- To understand that a team of people worked on the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb and know some of the techniques they used.
- To understand that Howard Carter made careful sketches & drawings to record details of artefacts found in Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- To make an observational drawing of an Ancient Egyptian artefact.
Children will:
- Explain that many Egyptologists were involved in the excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb.
- Understand that detailed record cards, drawings and photographs were made of the contents of the tomb.
- Make an observational drawing of an Ancient Egyptian artefact.