This Smithsonian Science How learning module, from Q?rius at the National Museum of Natural History, is part of a broader program at http://qrius.si.edu/explore-science/webcast This module focuses on the science of mummies. Targeted at middle schoolers, the module invites students into an authentic understanding of how mummies form, both naturally and culturally. Physical and forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunt is featured as an expert explainer. The module includes an interactive webcast video with discussion questions, cross-cutting activities, an independent project, and other resources for teachers and students.
This collection was created to support the 2016 CCSSO Teachers of the Year Day at the Smithsonian.
Mummy Science - Natural and Cultural Preserved Remains
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- Nancy Lewis
- Last Modified
- April 21, 2022
- Description
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This Smithsonian Science How learning module, from Q?rius at the National Museum of Natural History, is part of a broader program at http://qrius.si.edu/explore-science/webcast This module focuses on the science of mummies. Targeted at middle schoolers, the module invites students into an authentic understanding of how mummies form, both naturally and culturally. Physical and forensic anthropologist Dr. David Hunt is featured as an expert explainer. The module includes an interactive webcast video with discussion questions, cross-cutting activities, an independent project, and other resources for teachers and students.
This collection was created to support the 2016 CCSSO Teachers of the Year Day at the Smithsonian.
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Key Terms: physical anthropology, archaeology, skeletal remains, mummification, burial practices, decomposition, culture Key Concepts: Skeletal analysis for age, sex, ancestry, and health Cultural burial practices over time Chemical process of mummification Scientific benefits of studying mummies Technology used by physical anthropologists
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