Ancient Egyptians

A set of resources aimed at primary-aged pupils from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) using Ancient Egypt as a theme. The resources include activities to develop knowledge and skills in design technology and maths with cross-curricular links to history, geography, art and literacy.

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Count using hieroglyphics

This activity from the Institution of Engineering and Technology involves interpreting and using hieroglyphic symbols for simple mathematical functions.

Pupils will discover how the Ancient Egyptians used a decimal system using 7 different symbols for numbers up to 1,000,000, They will learn how to write...

How to build a small sail boat

In this activity from the Institution of Engineering and Technology, pupils make a model of a sail boat from craft sticks. They will then test their model to see if it floats.

This activity could be used to teach about making models and assembly techniques and introduce the history of marine engineering in...

Make a pyramid

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians. It uses...

Make an Egyptian bracelet

This is one of a series of resources developed by the Institution of Engineering and Technology inspired by the achievements of the ancient Egyptians.

Pupils will make and assemble an Egyptian bracelet out of a carboard tube considering how they will decorate it to incorporate the designs and features...

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