Preservation efforts are documented. The project took about 6 weeks to complete. Though some students completed illustrations at home, most work was done in class. Step 1 . The teacher reads Tutankhamun's Gift by Robert Sabuda aloud as students follow along.
Students also take turns reading aloud from the story.
This fictional story is based on facts about the life of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun. The students will write a creative story about themselves as a friend of the young Tutankhamun, studying ancient Egypt to provide a framework for their story. Step 2 . Step 3 . Teacher and students read other books and watch video about life in ancient Egypt.