CERCA Slides: Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

CERCA Slides by Grade

grade3

Grade 3: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt

What does the tomb of King Awibre Hor teach us about the ancient Egyptians' beliefs in an afterlife? (CCSS.RI.3.1-3.7; CCSS.W.3.2)

grade4

Grade 4: Tombs of Ancient Egypt

How does the tomb of King Djoser reflect the importance that ancient Egyptians placed on an afterlife? (CCSS.RI.4.1-4.7; CCSS.W.4.2)

grade5

Grade 5: Mummification

What can mummies teach people today about ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.5.1–5.7, CCSS.W.5.2)

grade6-8

Grade 6-8: Researchers Reveal Mummy’s Surprising Contents Without Unwrapping It

How have modern technologies helped us to better understand the lives and deaths of ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.6.1-8.7; CCSS.W.6.2–8.2)

grade9-10

Grade 9-10: Animal Mummies Were a Message Direct to the Gods

What do archaeological findings reveal about the importance of animals in the lives and deaths of the ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.9-10.7; CCSS.W.9-10.1)

grade11-12

Grade 11-12: A Trip Through the Underworld

What does the Book of the Dead reveal about the ancient Egyptians’ beliefs surrounding death and an afterlife? (CCSS.RI.11-12.5; CCSS.RH.11-12.7)