How was Tutankhamun's tomb discovered?

Using a photograph as a source of historical information.

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The lesson aims were for children to:

• understand the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb
• develop their skills in scanning, observing and focusing, and questioning
• use sources to find out about the scene
• record their findings in pictorial or written form.

 

Teaching methods Reading books  Reading documents The Visual Image  Maps and Plans Expressive movement and freeze frames See also Pyramid building Background information for teachers Ancient Egypt