CERCA SLIDES
Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
Mummification, pyramid building, and long books devoted to navigating life after death – ancient Egyptians placed great importance on death and the afterlife. Why did it hold particular significance and meaning for ancient Egyptians? In this Pear Deck-powered CERCA Slides set, challenge your students to defend how ancient Egyptians’ beliefs about an afterlife affected their everyday lives and burial practices.
CERCA Slides by Grade

Grade 3: The Afterlife in Ancient Egypt
What does the tomb of King Awibre Hor teach us about the ancient Egyptians' beliefs in an afterlife? (CCSS.RI.3.1-3.7; CCSS.W.3.2)

Grade 4: Tombs of Ancient Egypt
How does the tomb of King Djoser reflect the importance that ancient Egyptians placed on an afterlife? (CCSS.RI.4.1-4.7; CCSS.W.4.2)

Grade 5: Mummification
What can mummies teach people today about ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.5.1–5.7, CCSS.W.5.2)

Grade 6-8: Researchers Reveal Mummy’s Surprising Contents Without Unwrapping It
How have modern technologies helped us to better understand the lives and deaths of ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.6.1-8.7; CCSS.W.6.2–8.2)

Grade 9-10: Animal Mummies Were a Message Direct to the Gods
What do archaeological findings reveal about the importance of animals in the lives and deaths of the ancient Egyptians? (CCSS.RI.9-10.7; CCSS.W.9-10.1)
