Lesson Planning

Describe early burials in Ancient Egypt. Explain why mummification was developed to preserve bodies for the afterlife; describe the mummification process; make a model of a mummy; understand the importance of The Book of the Dead.

Teaching Outcomes:

• Recognise that the Ancient Egyptians buried their dead to enable them to reach the afterlife.
• Understand that the burial method changed over centuries.
• Understand the mummification process.
• Carry out mummification process online.
• Make a model mummy.

Children will:

• Describe early burials in Ancient Egypt.
• Explain why mummification developed to preserve bodies for the afterlife.
• Describe the mummification process.
• Make a model of a mummy.
• Understand the importance of The Book of the Dead.