During the mummification experiment, student could put objects in a sealed ziploc bag and compare the results. This is a good activity if you are completing these lessons during dry seasons. Your classroom may not have enough humidity to decompose the fruit that is left out in the air as a control. Mummies from Around the World. Mummies have been found throughout the world, from many different time periods and cultures.
Students can research other cultures to see how they made mummies.
They can also investigate the beliefs and customs of the people and why they mummified bodies. Good books include the Eyewitness Mummy book or Mummies and Their Mysteries by Charlotte Wilcox. Mummy Fears and Mummy Etiquette. Spend some time discussing students' questions and concerns about mummies. Some students, particularly younger ones, might confuse pictures of actual mummies with images from horror movies.