CURRICULUM / STUDENT GOALS:         

The MUMMY'S MESSAGE simulation comes complete with a thorough list of Knowledge, Skill, and Attitude Student Objectives that you will want your students to attain by the simulations end.

The following represents several of these objectives from a list of 20 Knowledge, 20 Skill and 10 Attitude Student Objectives:

Knowledge:

1. Explain that the natural environment of an area directly impacts the progress of a people.

2. Identify the steps in the mummification process.

Skills:

1. Draw conclusions as to how the ancient Egyptians’ belief in the afterlife structured their life on earth.

2. Compare and contrast some of the customs of ancient Egypt to those of the United States .

Attitudes:

1. Become aware of the important role ancient civilizations played in regard to their contributions to today’s world.

2. Recognize the importance of cooperation among group members when working toward a common goal.

MUMMY’S MESSAGE is a 3 to 5 hours simulation to develop your students’ interest in or to introduce the study of ancient Egypt.   It compliments your existing curriculum. This simulation can also be used as a curriculum in and of itself. It is your discretion, as the teacher, whether this simulation is introduced to your students in the beginning, middle, or end of your present unit on ancient Egypt.  Teams progress through the pyramid by answering Question Cards.  They collect Hieroglyphic Cards which contain hieroglyphic symbols and translations.  Entering each chamber, your students discover a piece or several pieces of a Hieroglyphic Tablet.  The team that can correctly piece together and translate the MUMMY’S MESSAGE wins the game.