Understanding the process of mummification
I can understand the mummification process and sequence it in chronological order.
Understanding the process of mummification
I can understand the mummification process and sequence it in chronological order.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Mummification is a process to preserve a dead body to make it ready for the afterlife.
- Mummification is a complex and long process that needs to be completed in a certain order.
- Embalmers were the people whose job it was to mummify corpses in Ancient Egypt.
- The corpse was thoroughly cleaned, dried out and wrapped in linen in preparation.
- The corpse was placed in a sarcophagus where it could be kept safe in the afterlife.
Keywords
Mummification - an old-fashioned method of preparing a dead body so that it doesn't decay
Sarcophagus - the coffin where a mummy was placed
Preserve - to maintain it in good condition to prevent it from decaying
Corpse - a body that is no longer alive
Embalmers - the people who mummified the corpses
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to remember the order in which the steps happen.
Review the steps in order lots of times together before completing the ordering board.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the purpose of an explanation text?
Q2.True or False: If something is described as 'old-fashioned' it is from the past.
Q3.Which country does the River Nile run through?
Q4.Which are examples of internal organs?
Q5.True or False: Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death.
Q6.Which is the correct definition of 'decaying'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the noun to its definition.
the coffin where a mummy was placed
a body that is no longer alive
the person who mummified the corpses