Format
1. Introductions to the Royal BC Museum, the presenter and overview of program
2. Images and video of the exhibition are shared
3. Replicas of amulets are examined
4. Students participate in an activity using paper and pencil
5. Q & A
Objectives
. Understand why ancient Egyptians built tombs, prepared mummies and how they used amulets.
. Appreciate the similarities between how we and ancient Egyptians care for our loved ones who have passed on.
. Identify locations on a mummy where special amulets were placed.
Standards Alignment
State Standards
Grade 7 Social Studies
The Ancient World to the 7th Century
Big Idea
. Religious and cultural practices that emerged during this period have endured and continue to influence people
Curricular Competency (students are expected to be able to do the following)
. Use Social Studies inquiry processes and skills to ask questions, analyze ideas and communicate findings
. Compare the values worldviews and beliefs of human cultures and societies in different times and places
Content (Students are expected to know the following)
. Origins, core beliefs, narratives, practices, and influences of religions
First Peoples Principles of Learning
. Learning is embedded in memory, history, and story.