The Mummy's Curse - Session 10 - Hopes and Fears

In the tenth session of "The Mummy's Curse," an educational activity designed for Key Stage 2 students, the focus is on the emotional landscape of two historical figures at a pivotal moment in their lives. Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter stand on the threshold of a monumental discovery, poised to enter the tomb of the ancient Egyptian Pharaoh Tutankhamun after years of relentless searching. The session invites students to delve into the minds of these two archaeologists, exploring the complex tapestry of their hopes and fears associated with such a significant event.

The worksheet segment titled "Hopes and Fears" is divided into two sections, one for each of the explorers. Under Lord Carnarvon's name, there are blank spaces for students to articulate what they believe his aspirations and anxieties might have been as he anticipated the tomb's opening. Similarly, the section under Howard Carter's name prompts students to consider and record what he might have hoped to find and what apprehensions he could have harboured. This exercise not only encourages historical empathy but also helps students to understand the human emotions involved in the pursuit of knowledge and the exploration of the unknown.