Secondary: Grades 9 to 12
Discovery of the Tomb
In these two lessons, students will
- Learn about Howard Carter's discovery of King Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922;
- Analyze the events of Carter's dicovery;
- Examine who King Tutankhamun was and what his life was like in ancient Egypt;
- Compare how contemporary and historic finds are/were recorded;
- Consider ethical dimensions of archeological practice.
LESSON 1: Flashback to 1922
Uncover the details about the discovery of King Tut's tomb and understand the significance of this historical event.
LESSON 2: Artifact Investigation
Analyze artifacts to discover details about the boy king and understand ancient Egyptian cultural beliefs around death and the afterlife.