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Our Digital Schools Sessions bring the museum to your classroom. Our free sessions are led by our team of Enablers and are broadcast using Microsoft Teams. Read our FAQs for further information about our sessions.
Title
Ancient Egypt: Mummification and the Afterlife
Suitable for
First level. P3-P4.
Date:
Fri 24 May
Times:
11:30
Length
25 mins
Cost
Sessions are free of charge and are available to UK-based schools only.
By the end of the session, we will
know about the importance of mummification, the afterlife, and the objects surrounding it.
Description
Mummification was something very important to ancient Egyptians as it was only through this process that you could enter the afterlife. In this session, pupils will discover some of the objects that would be used in the process, as well as items ancient Egyptians might have taken with them to the afterlife. During the session, there will be simple activities that you can do with your class, the opportunity to ask questions and see some real ancient Egyptian artefacts.
Teachers, please note that as part of the session, there will be an image showing a coffin with a mummified person inside. Death will also be mentioned during the session, so please bear this in mind for any pupils who may need prior warning.
Curriculum links
SOC0-01a
SOC 1-01a
SOC 1-04a
Sustainable Development Goals:
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