Follow up a lesson on mummification by allowing students to dress each other as mummies. Divide the class into pairs; give each pair a roll of toilet paper. Have students take turns wrapping each other up in toilet paper to look like mummies. Take a picture of each "mummy child" as a memento.
If you are lucky enough to live in a city with a museum that contains mummies and other ancient Egyptian artifacts, take students on a field trip to visit the exhibit. If there is not a museum close by, take students on a virtual field trip. Many museums with the world's largest ancient Egyptian exhibits have placed virtual tours and photographs online so students can see what a real mummy looks like and discover the mummification process.
Since mummies are often found in pyramids, teach students about the shape and uses of pyramids by having them create their own. Using large square sheets of paper or thin cardboard, have students draw a diamond whose points touch the middle of each side of the paper, creating four equilateral triangles in the corners. Fold up three of the four triangles so the points touch and tape them together. Allow students to decorate the inside and outside of the pyramid as it would have looked in ancient Egypt.
Have students make small drawings of things they know about mummies and ancient Egypt. Cut out each drawing and punch a hole in the top of each one. Using yarn or fishing line, tie each drawing to a clothes hanger to create a mobile showcasing the students' information. Hang the mobile from the classroom ceiling to display the students' work.
Tutankhamun, or "King Tut," is probably one of the most well-known mummies. Since he was only around nine years old when he became king, it is easy for students to relate to him. Have students read stories and watch videos about King Tut to learn about his life. Then ask them to compare his life to the life they live today. Older students can try to discover the cause of King Tut's death and determine whether or not he was murdered.
Hieroglyphs are often found in ancient Egyptian tombs and pyramids. Provide students with a basic list of hieroglyphs and their meanings and have them write secret codes to their friends using the symbols. Students will enjoy seeing whether or not their friends can decode the messages. For a bigger challenge, provide students with a picture of hieroglyphs found in a pyramid and see if they can decode what the ancient Egyptians wrote.