EXPLORE EGYPT! A Virtual Field Trip Experience Mrs. Bynum Ancient World History
Q: What ocean must you cross to get from Orlando to Egypt? Time to Travel! Q: What ocean must you cross to get from Orlando to Egypt? A: The Atlantic Ocean! Let’s first learn a little bit about the geography of Egypt: http://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/learning-activities/history/ancient-egypt/explore-ancient-egypt/
Let’s start with a virtual tour of the pyramids: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA Let’s start with a virtual tour of the pyramids: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/pyramid/explore/
EMBALMING & MUMMIFICATION Now that we’ve seen inside the pyramid where they would bury a pharaoh, let’s take a look at the embalming process: Embalming: the process of treating a body to keep it from decaying Mummy: a wrapped body after going through the embalming process https://www.si.edu/spotlight/ancient-egypt/mummies https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/history/egypt/how-to- make-a-mummy/ …Now let’s mummify something ourselves!
HIEROGLYPHICS The Ancient Egyptians created a writing system made up of pictures and sound symbols called hieroglyphics. https://www.natgeokids.com/au/discover/history/egypt/ hieroglyphics-uncovered/ Now let’s see if you can decode the answer to a secret riddle using a hieroglyphics translator….
DRESS LIKE AN EGYPTIAN! Compare the clothing between an Egyptian queen and an Egyptian craftsman. https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore-our- collections/games/discover-ancient-egypt/discover- ancient-egypt/dress-like-an-egyptian/
EXTRA TIME BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT HOME? Check out this fun interactive game learning about an Egyptian tomb! https://www.nms.ac.uk/explore- our-collections/games/discover- ancient-egypt/discover-ancient- egypt/egyptian-tomb-adventure/
Before we head home, send a postcard to a loved one: VISIT THE GIFT SHOP Before we head home, send a postcard to a loved one: Order a stamp for 50₵ so that you can actually send this postcard in the mail!
Thank you for traveling with Bynum Tours! TIME TO GO HOME! Thank you for traveling with Bynum Tours! Final Task: Leave your feedback by sending Mrs. Bynum a message through her website letting her know what you liked most about the field trip.