Iowa Public Television

Event sponsored by African American Museum of Iowa.

Was King Tut’s tomb cursed? How were mummies made? Who built the pyramids? Why was the Nile so important? Journey to ancient Egypt with the African American Historical Museum to find out! And beware: a mummy may rise and come to life! The downloadable classroom materials include some fun mummy math, a recommended Egyptian reading list and some activities your class can do at school.

Join the African American Museum of Iowa for this 50-minute session to unwrap the secrets of Ancient Egypt!

Teachers registering for this event agree to provide each student with the following materials:

• pencil
• one piece of 8 1/2 X 11 plain paper

The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb classroom activities (do not need for the ICN) can be downloaded from the Classroom Resources page.

Confirmed registrants for this session receive the complimentary book Mummies Bones and Body Parts or alternate title.

Session Related Web sites:

• African American Museum of Iowa(www.blackiowa.org)
• National Geographic (www.nationalgeographic.com/tv/mummy/) How to Make a Mummy
• NOVA Online (www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/) Pyramids: The Inside Story
• Secret of the Pharaohs(www.pbs.org/wnet/pharaohs/index.html)
• Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for Kids(www.schoolsliaison.org.uk/kids/preload.htm)
• Ancient History Egyptions (www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/egyptians/)
• Sea World (www.seaworld.org/fun-zone/fun-guides/egypt/index.htm) Egypt Fun Guide
• Ancient Egypt (www.ancientegypt.co.uk/menu.html#) Click on Staff Room
• Tour of the Tomb(www.geocities.com/Athens/Delphi/3499/TUTSHOME.HTMa>

• Pyramids: 50 Hands-On Activities to Experience Ancient Egypt (Kaleidoscope Kids) by Avery Hart, et al.
• Write Like An Egyptian by Beth Levine
• You Wouldn’t Want to Be a Pyramid Builder! A Hazardous Job You’d Rather Not Have by Jacqueline Morley
• Everyday Life in Ancient Egypt by Neil Morris

Related Lesson Plans and Units:
Do a Thinkfinity Search (www.marcopolosearch.org):

1. Search for: Mummy
2. Limit Subjects to: social studies
3. Limit search to appropriate grade level.
4. Click on the 'Search' button to view results.

PBS Teachers (http://www.pbs.org/teachers/) - PBS Teachers offers free lesson plans, professional development and more for preK-12 educators.

Are you new to the ICN experience? If so, take a moment to view the IPTV K-12 Connections Frequently Asked Questions and Keys to a Successful Session.

Classroom Resources:

The following related programs are available on IPTV's broadcast or from the AEAs: (Check the K-12 Classroom Television (www.iptv.org/k12catalog) Web site for broadcast dates and times.)

• CYBERCHASE Clock Like an Egyptian (Grade Level: 2-5)
• THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART COLLECTION The Quest for Immortality (Grade Level: 5-12)

Only twelve interactive sites are scheduled for each session. Videotaping is NOT available.

Sessions are provided at no cost to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa.