UNIT 2 - ANCIENT EGYPT ASSIGNMENT
Egyptian Burial Chamber
As part of our class project to mummify a chicken, we will also be constructing a
burial chamber that will complete the mummification and burial process. As part of
your contribution to the overall project, you will be required to do some research
on the section you’ve chosen. The burial chamber will include wall paintings, the
sarcophagus with coffin in it, a death mask, canopic jars, and items this Egyptian
will need in the afterlife.
The class will be divided into groups; each responsible for one aspect of the burial
process. Students will sign up for each section and will be responsible for
producing their piece to be added to the final product. Research is required to see
what each section should actually look like and the meaning behind each. Students
will be evaluated based on authenticity and realism of the item they supplied.
1) The Sarcophagus (3 Students) The sarcophagus should be constructed to resemble a
real one and painted to resemble the Egyptian being buried. This section will be worked
on by all 4 students together and will therefore get the same mark for that part of the
assignment. Consider the size of our corpse and make the sarcophagus to scale.
2) The Death Mask (3 Students) One death mask will be completed by two students
working together, therefore the mark will be the same for both. The mask should be a
stylized/idyllic version of what the individual looked like in life.
3) The Wall Paintings (4 Students) Wall paintings are required for the burial chamber.
One large painting will cover each wall of the chamber. The wall paintings should
successfully capture the life of the individual being buried and should be complete with
various scenes depicting his/her life. The paintings should be fully coloured and contain
hieroglyphics as well. One piece of chart paper is an appropriate size.
4) Canopic Jars (4 Students) As part of the mummification process, the ancient
Egyptian embalmers removed several of the internal organs from the body.
These were treated and placed into four vases called Canopic Jars. The lids
were often in the shape of the heads of the Four Sons of Horus. Each student
will be responsible for creating one jar to be placed in the chamber.
5) Items For The Afterlife (14 Students) Students signed up for this section
will be responsible for providing one item they believe the individual will be
able to use in the afterlife. You can be creative as you want. Examples:
statues, reed boats, vases, food, jewelry, amulets, religious artifacts, etc. Each
item should have an authentic and genuine feel to it and have a story behind it.
Each student will ALSO be responsible for the following:
a) 1 page explanation (single-spaced and typed) of their contribution and
their rationale for why they designed it that particular way. Your explanation
should also give a brief description of the item’s importance during the burial
process. Some research will obviously be required.
b) A 1 page, single-spaced and typed, biography/creative piece (story, poem,
song, etc) describing the mummy’s role in life (job, position in society, family,
etc).
DUE DATE: _______________________________________
UNIT 2 - ANCIENT EGYPT ASSIGNMENT
Egyptian Burial Chamber
Name: ______________________________ Item Responsible For: __________________________________
CRITERIA
Item Produced (APPLICATION)
Authenticity
Evidence of Research
Creativity
Mark
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4
0 1 2 3
/15
TOTAL
Item Description (KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING)
Explanation of Item’s Importance to Burial Process
Description/Rationale of Actual Item
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
/15
TOTAL
Biography/Creative Piece (THINKING & INQUIRY)
Authenticity
Evidence of Research
Creativity
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0 1 2 3 4
0 1 2 3
/15
TOTAL
Mechanics/Overall Presentation (COMMUNICATION)
Spelling and Grammar
Vocabulary
Instructions Followed/Overall Aesthetics
TOTAL
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
0 1 2 3 4 5
/15