Iowa Public Television

Egypt is filled with mysteries that could only be uncovered using clues left by the Ancients. Archaeologists have worked hard to shed light on these mysteries and many other intriguing artifacts. Students will discover the complex and fascinating roles of an Archaeologist, a person who researches like a historian, understands the layers of the earth like a geologist, pieces together clues like a detective, and digs, digs, digs. Following Essential Concepts listed in the Iowa Core, your class will learn about Archaeology and Egypt.

Supplies Needed:

• Piece of Paper
• Pencil

This workshop is offered at no cost by the African American Museum of Iowa.

Following this ICN session, confirmed registrants receive the complimentary books Rocks and Minerals and True or False: Rocks & Minerals or alternate titles.

Vocabulary:

• Primary source
• Secondary source
• Archaeology
• Artifact
• Paleontology
• Mummy
• Cartouche
• Hieroglyphics
• Pyramid

Additional Teacher Resources:

1. Hands-On Archaeology: Real-life Activities for Kids by John R. White
2. Explore Ancient Egypt! 25 Great Projects, Activities, and Experiments by Camella Van Vleet
3. Egypt Traveling Trunk. Free to borrow. Must be picked up and dropped off at the African American Museum of Iowa.
4. Archaeology Traveling Trunk. Free to borrow. Must be picked up and dropped off at the African American Museum of Iowa.
5. The British Museum: Ancient Egypt
6. Archaeology and Ancient Egypt

Sessions are provided at no cost by Iowa Public Television in collaboration with the Iowa Communications Network to PK-12 students and the adults working with or on behalf of PK-12 students in Iowa. If you are not employed by a school district or an AEA please register at library sites only.

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