Mummification Family Worksheets Directions: Your families’ job is to create a mummified hot dog by conducting an experiment to better understand and replicate the process of mummification as it relates to ancient Egyptian techniques. Follow the procedures below and once you are finished, answer the questions at the bottom of the page. Have fun mummifying!
Materials:
One regular size hotdog
Large plastic container with lid
Kitchen scale
8 packages of baking soda
Experimental Procedure:
Measure the hotdog, weigh it and take a photo. Record that information in a notebook
Line the bottom of the plastic container with at least 1 inch of baking soda
Place the hotdog in the center of the container.
Cover the hotdog completely with another layer of baking soda
Place the container in a dark location away from air vents
Do not open the lid for 14 days.
On the 14th day, open the lid and examine the hotdog.
How has the hotdog changed? Does it smell? What does it weigh? Has the color changed? Compare your notes from the raw hotdog.
Directions: Your families’ job is to create a mummified hot dog by conducting an experiment to better understand and replicate the process of mummification as it relates to ancient Egyptian techniques. Follow the procedures below and once you are finished, answer the questions at the bottom of the page. Have fun mummifying!
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