Mission 5: Mummification Process

1) Read LET'S GET THE FACTS! in order to learn more information about the mummification process.

2) Click on the Button to play the mummy maker game

3) Do Mission Part A: Mummy Project

4) Do Mission Part B- Student Choice (Pick just one project)- Create 5 Ancient Egyptian amulets, create a death mask, or create a canopic jar

LET'S GET THE FACTS

Ancient Egyptians believed that when people died, their souls began a journey into the underworld. Waiting in judgment was Osiris, Lord of the Underworld. If Osiris decided that you had been a good person in life, he would reunite your body with your soul to spend eternity in paradise. In order for you to live forever, your body had to look just like it did while you were on earth so that your soul would recognize your body and rejoin it. It was the embalmer's job to perfectly preserve the bodies of the dead. The whole process of mummification took about 70 days and consisted of several steps. These steps are described below:

STEP ONE: The body is washed with Natron dissolved in water.

STEP TWO: A long cut is made along the left side of the body to remove the organs. The organs are removed and embalmed separately and placed in canopic jars. The heart, however, is left inside the body for use in the afterlife.

STEP THREE: A hooked instrument is used to pull the brain out of the head through the nose.

STEP FOUR: The body is soaked in Natron for 40 days to allow the natron to dry

STEP FIVE: After 40 days in Natron, the body is rubbed with oils. The body is then stuffed with sawdust and rags.

STEP SIX: False eyes and hair are added.

STEP SEVEN: The body is wrapped in 20 layers of linen bandages.

STEP EIGHT: Death mask was added

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MISSION 5 (PART A) MUMMIFICATION PROCESS- REMOTE LEARNING

Use Google Draw to Create a poster to show the 8 steps involved in the mummification process. In your poster and presentation explain the process using factual detail and tell why the Egyptians mummified their dead. This assignment will be found in our Google Classroom.

MUMMIFIED APPLE- ONLY DO IF YOU HAVE THE INGREDIENTS AT HOME.

What you need: 1 apple, 1 popsicle stick, 1 cup baking soda, ½ cup of table salt ,Large zip-close plastic bag

SAFETY: Do not eat the apple or the mummification ingredients.

This recipe, makes enough to mummify one apple.

Step One: Carve a face into your apple with a popsicle stick. Then attach the popsicle stick to the apple so it becomes a handle (like a candy apple).

Step Two: Mix the salt and baking soda in your plastic bag.

Step three: Place the apple in the solution, making sure it is fully covered. Leave the apple in the bag.

Step Four: Leave the bag upright and open so that moisture can escape.

Step Five: Periodically check on your apple. What changes do you see to your apple? At what point does it start to look like a “mummy

Watch this video to learn how to make the face.

ADULT SUPERVISION REQUIRED

MISSION 5 (Part B) MUMMY PROJECT- SCHOOL CONNECTION

Preparing for your afterlife

You are a Pharaoh and are currently having your tomb prepared by Ancient Egypt's famous architect Imhotep. What do you want to take with you to the afterlife? You are required to create out of clay a minimum of 10 items that you think you might like to bring with you.

EgyptianMummyProject.doc

MISSION 5 (Part C) - MICRO:BIT

How to write words with LEDs on a Micro:bit using Javascript to send a message to the mummy of what and who they were.

MISSION 5 - Student Choice

Pick one from the two options below

amulets-and-their-meanings.docx

Choice 1: CREATE ANCIENT EGYPTIAN AMULETS OUT OF MODEL MAGIC

Amulets in ancient Egypt were little charms that offered protection. There were two kinds of amulets. One kind was made for the living, for daily life protection and encouragement. The other type was made for the dead, for mummified bodies. Both types of amulets were made of stone, metal, glass, clay, and faience (a ceramic material made from crushed quartz and other natural materials, covered with a blue or green glaze.) Some amulets were hand carved. Others were made using molds.

Your Job: Create 5 amulets from the list below using clay. Paint them and type a brief description about each amulet.

Choice 2: CREATE A CANOPIC JAR USING PLASTER OF PARIS

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