Making a mummy the natural way
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g68/naturalway.html
A lesson plan for grade 7 Social Studies
This Xpeditions lesson has students examine the relationship between climate and the mummification process in ancient Egypt and other parts of the world. Students will conclude by writing paragraphs suggesting ways archaeologists and climatologists can work together to study mummies.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 7
- Goal 2: The learner will assess the relationship between physical environment and cultural characteristics of selected societies and regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Objective 2.01: Identify key physical characteristics such as landforms, water forms, and climate and evaluate their influence on the development of cultures in selected African, Asian and Australian regions.
- Goal 8: The learner will assess the influence and contributions of individuals and cultural groups in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Objective 8.03: Identify major discoveries, innovations, and inventions and assess their influence on societies past and present.
- Goal 11: The learner will recognize the common characteristics of different cultures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Objective 11.02: Examine the basic needs and wants of all human beings and assess the influence of factors such as environment, values, and beliefs in creating different cultural responses.
- Goal 12: The learner will assess the influence of major religions, ethical beliefs, and values on cultures in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
- Objective 12.01: Examine the major belief systems in selected regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and analyze their impact on cultural values, practices, and institutions.
