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Mummify an Apple: How Egyptian Mummies Were Made
Jennifer E Sumis
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(249)
In this 2-day class, students will learn about famous mummies and the mummification process.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Students will learn about mummies and the process of mummification through a presentation, games, videos, and hands on activities. This class is two days - 12 days apart to give our apples enough time to dry out as part of learning the mummification process. Here is what your child will learn in this class: Day 1: We will take a look at famous mummies found in Egypt and the tombs that they were found in by looking at a presentation as well as watching videos. We will take a close look at...
Students will learn about famous mummies and tombs Students will understand the mummification process by completing a hand-on activity to see the process in action Students will be able to use the information they have learned about the mummification process to discuss what will happen to their apples after they are mummified.
I have a passion and love for history and love to pass that on to others. I have been teaching Middle School students for 13 years. I've taught ELA, World History, Geography, and Civics. I am currently teaching 7th and 8th grade American History and Civics in Chicago. I hold a BA in Secondary Education. I majored in History and minored in English. I am certified for secondary teaching in the state of IL with endorsements in World History, American History, English, ELA and Geography. I have had extensive training on sensitive topics, such as women's rights, slavery and racism through Chicago Public Schools partners such as Facing History and Ourselves and Stanford History Education Group. I have been teaching about the Witch Trials for the past 5 years in Chicago.
Homework Offered
In between the two classes, students may create a sarcophagus for their apples.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Kahoot Drawing Game Class DiscussionsGrades Offered
Day 1:
notebook
pen or pencil
Apple mummification:
1/2 an apple
sandwich size ziploc bag
carving tools, such as pumpkin carvers, plastic knife, pencil, etc
1/2 cup salt AND 1/2 cup of baking soda combined OR 1 cup of salt (any kind is ok)
Black sharpie
Sarcophagus Making:
Box (shoebox, food container, origami box, small cardboard box, tea box)
Markers
Construction paper
Day 2:
notebook
pen or pencil
Apple Mummification:
clean ziploc bag
1/2 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon oil
toilet paper or other "linen" - if there is an old sheet or clothing lying around, students may wish to cut strips of it and use that
instead of toilet paper
markers
A second device for Kahoot (highly recommended)
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
There will be images of mummies that can sometimes be scary for younger students. We also talk about the Ancient Egyptian belief in the afterlife and a person's soul living on. While we are mummifying an apple, we will be carving a face so students will be working with carving tools. Parental supervision is suggested with this activity. Kahoot is a trivia game that is played online. No account it needed, but playing on a second device is highly recommended. The questions for the game is displayed on the host screen and the students will only see their answer choices. Students can join online or through a free app that is very easy to download.
Book - How Mummies are Made Britannica
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(249)
Hello and happy exploring! My name is Jennifer Sumis and I am a 7/8 grade Social Studies teacher in Chicago, Illinois. I love teaching and have been happily teaching for 10 years. I never thought I could love something as much as I love to be...
Group Class
$35
for 2 classes1x per week, 2 weeks
90 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
3-10 learners per class
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