It’s that time of year! Fourth graders are learning about Ancient Egypt in social studies, and in science, they are conducting mummification experiments. Each partnership has chosen to mummify either a hen or another food item of their choosing (one group chose to experiment with watermelon this year, which has been fascinating). We are using a homemade natron mixture of salt, baking soda, and laundry detergent to help dry out these foods and preserve their shapes. Students are observing the physical changes of their objects and comparing how much weight has been lost from week to week.
– Emily Crawford, fourth grade teacher
