Egypt in 1st Grade

We have been studying Egypt in Social Studies.  It ties well with our Bible stories on Joseph and Moses.  Here is some of the fun we have been having.  Isn't first grade great?!  I kind of like it. ;)

We talked about how Egyptians invented paper.  They used papyrus plants to do this.  We had to weave our paper together, press it flat with stones, and leave it in the sun to dry out.

We studied the pyramids and talked about what kinds of treasure were inside.  We even had a chance to build our own pyramids in groups using Legos.  

I think today was everyone's favorite.  We learned about mummies and we "mummified" a stuffed animal graciously donated by a student. :)  Step 1: Cut him open and remove the insides (or guts according to a lovely 1st grade boy) except the heart

The kids here have their packets with the steps for mummification.  

Here we are removing the body parts.  This was probably a lung or something.

 Then you have to wash the mummy.

Next you dry it with special salts. 

 We wrapped in in strips of linen (or toilet paper) with special treasure inside (fake coins).

Placed it in a coffin,

and finally put the coffin in a "tomb" filled with special treasure.

The girls singing "Pharaoh Pharaoh"...  I think this was the "O Baby let my people go!" part.