After tea, we went upstairs to learn about the Egyptian mummy and the mummification process. Nick was our Mummy.
It was Austin's job to scramble the brains and then pull them out through Nick's nose.
The Skye came along and used a special stone to cut Nick open and pull back the skin, and cut his organs free. Then she took all of his organs out (except for his heart, which stays in his body.)
Oscar and Oranje were the cleaners, and they gave Nick a thorough scrubbing.
It was Katie's job to put all of the organs into the special jars that would be put in the tomb with Nick.
Olive was the 'salter' - she sprinkled all of the salt over Nick to help dry out his skin and body.
Then it was time for Charlotte and Annabelle to start wrapping Nick up in the bandages.
Finally, Nick was a 'mummy'.
Then it was time to go and meet the real mummy. She is approx. 2300 years old.
This is what they think she may have looked like when she was alive.
Mrs May, I have just looked at all your posts this morning. It must have taken a lot of planning for the camp. It all looks such fun; what a great way to learn. Thank you for your hard work and for the joy of learning which you are instilling in all the children.
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