This resource describes the step by step process of preserving a dead body by mummification in Ancient Egypt. It includes several images of tomb treasures and artefacts and describes how science helps us learn in many different subject areas. There are ideas for Discussion and Activities around the subject, and a PowerPoint file to download, in which pupils need to match the correct canopic jar with the organ it protected. Perfect for a starter or a plenary activity. Learning Objectives: Knowledge of the steps of the mummification process, and about the many treasures found in Ancient Egyptian tombs Understanding of how artefacts from the past can reveal information about how people used to live, and how modern science can reveal even more detail to help us learn about the past Develop skills to use primary history materials alongside historical artefacts to discover more about the past; to learn about the durability of different materials Be inspired to discover more about Ancient Egyptian society and culture and beliefs; to discover more about how science helps us learn in many different subject areas. This resource was created by Harrogate Museums and Arts. More resources can be found on the MyLearning website.

Suitable for KS 2/3, this resource aims to develop knowledge and understanding of what goes into making a species ‘social’ and why they exist at all. Focusing on bees and ants, additional resources (in PowerPoint) illustrate how a hive/colony functions, introduces a variety of ‘social’ species and supports learning about the differences within insects, how we classify animals, and their importance to the environment. Includes image bank to use with the included discussion and activity ideas. This resource was created by the Assistant Curator of Entomology at Leeds Museums and Galleries. More resources on insects, science, and all curriculum subjects can be found on the MyLearning website.

Designed to support a classroom based, cross-curricular project on shoes with a focus on Design Technology and History. This resource provides images of shoes from a variety of cultures and time periods, along with detailed background information on each shoe, plus separate themed activity ideas for RE, Citizenship, History, Design, Science and IT.

These worksheets reveal how rationing functioning during the Second World War: They include: - Details of one week’s rations for an adult - Sample rationing recipes - A WW2 menu chart - Two Maths quiz sheets focusing on the amounts of rations received - One comprehension question sheet

Private Charles Johnson of Hull served with the East Yorkshire Regiment. During 1915 he fought in France in the Ypres salient. This is a transcript of the diary he kept during that year. Charles was killed in action in June 1917. This resource is part of the Joining up the Humber Project. View the full resource and many other resources about Hull, the East Riding and Lincolnshire in WW1 on the MyLearning website.

This resource introduces pupils to different aspects of Ancient Greek culture and myths and legends using historical artefacts. The following themes are covered: Arts and entertainment Pottery Education Mythology and Gods Death in Ancient Greece. Includes image bank to use with the included discussion and activity ideas. Also includes an overview of the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa. Children can then reconstruct the story using the ‘Follow me’ question cards. This resource was created by Leeds Museums and Galleries. More resources on Ancient Egypt, history, and all curriculum subjects can be found on the MyLearning website.

When did Romans exist, what did they eat, drink and believe in. What did the Romans do for entertainment, and who did they invade and why. Key words: Roman rulers, invasion, ancient worlds, Roman Empire, conquerors, Julius Caesar. More Roman themed resources can be found on the MyLearning website.