Box 28 Howard Carter’s Suitcase

Howard Carter’s suitcase offers pupils a glimpse at archaeology in the early part of the 20th century and reveals the kinds of objects Howard Carter uncovered during his excavations in Egypt. This box is useful as support on the topic of Ancient Egypt and may also be used as a good introductory resource, prompting pupils to consider the kinds of tools used by modern archaeologists in Egypt today.

Ideal for use with Key Stage 2, Years 3 and 4

Key learning objectives

• History: To enable pupils to explore how Ancient Egyptian artefacts were discovered in the early part of the 20th century by handling artefacts and clothing, and by taking part in group activities.

Links to unit 10 of the QCA scheme of work: What can we find out about ancient Egypt from what has survived?

• Speaking and Listening: To encourage pupils to work effectively as a member of a group, using speaking and listening skills.
• Literacy: To explore Ancient Egypt using a variety of different literary resources.
• Citizenship: To enable children to understand that we live in a diverse world, and to understand the differences between cultures throughout the world.

Links to unit 5 of the QCA scheme of work: Living in a Diverse World

Box contents

• Artefacts and clothing include Howard Carter’s panama hat, cravat, shirt, stiff collar and collar studs, trowel, glasses, Shabtis, scarab beetle, cartouche, statuettes, necklace and Canopic jar.
• Resources include labels for display, black and white photographs, posters, teacher’s notes, story of excavation and books.