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Museum Kits

In the summer semester of 2022, students of Classical Archaeology (Johanna Schmidt, Alisa Stolzheise, Aylin Yeni, and Lisa Timmers) created four educational museum kits, each focusing on different objects from the Collection of Antiquities at Justus Liebig University (JLU). These kits are primarily intended for use in schools as teaching and learning tools. They contain visual aids and tasks structured around engaging storylines, designed to promote in-depth exploration of archaeological artifacts while playfully conveying scientific methods. This enables an interactive museum experience within the classroom setting. The museum kits include 3D-printed objects from the Collection of Antiquities that can be handled, providing a tactile learning experience. The design of each kit not only reflects the thematic content and prepares students for the learning material but also plays an essential role in the interactive experience. Images, texts, various games and puzzle formats, audio files, and other digital materials complement the immersive learning experience. The content of the kits was developed with the curricula of various subjects and grade levels in mind, ensuring they integrate seamlessly into existing educational programs.

The four museum kits from the Collection of Antiquities are now available for loan, secured by a deposit, through Dr. Michaela Stark, the custodian of the Collection of Antiquities at JLU Gießen.

Egyptian Funerary Cult


This museum kit, designed for 5th and 6th-grade students, is suitable for history and religious education. It explores the funerary cult of ancient Egypt. Students take on the role of archaeologists and explore a pyramid where they learn about the stages of the burial ritual and investigate the former social role of the deceased. From burial practices to the afterlife, the kit covers various objects, their materiality, religious rites, and Egyptian gods.

The kit is designed to be completed in a double lesson (90 minutes).

Myths and Mythical Creatures


This museum kit is intended for 7th and 8th-grade students and can be used in Latin and history classes. It takes students on a journey into the world of ancient mythical creatures, based on the myth of Odysseus. The kit explores the influence of myths on the lives of people in antiquity and their reception in the modern era. Upon opening the kit, all evil escapes from Pandora's box—including a siren who then guides the users through the story.

The kit is designed to be completed in a double lesson (90 minutes).

Women in Antiquity


This museum kit is particularly suited for 8th and 9th-grade students and can be used in history, Greek, and religious education. It examines Greek burial practices and the lived realities of women in antiquity. Two grandchildren of a deceased noblewoman guide students through a cemetery, passing graves of women of different ages. The tombstones, designed by the surviving family members, reflect the roles of women in antiquity.

The kit is designed to be completed in a double lesson (90 minutes).

The Roman Civil War


This museum kit, designed for 11th-grade students, can be used in history, Latin, and politics classes. It addresses the Roman Civil War and its consequences—the end of the Republic and the beginning of the Empire. Through station work, students explore the causes, course, and aftermath of the conflict between Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus and Gaius Julius Caesar. They also learn scientific methods used in Classical Archaeology, working not only with archaeological objects but also with Latin-German texts and maps. Finally, students analyze the relationship between political programs and Roman art production.

Due to its extensive content, the kit is designed to be completed in 2-3 double lessons (each 90 minutes).