Make an Egyptian necklace

**Discover how to make a necklace inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery **

In this activity for kids, students will learn how to make an item of jewellery inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. This activity will teach students historical facts about ancient Egypt and encourage them to design and create. Resources are provided for teachers to help students make a necklace inspired by the jewellery of the ancient Egyptians.

Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links

In this activity learners will make an example of a necklace inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery from easily sourced materials. There are related activities that involve making an alternative form of necklace and bracelets.

All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download and are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.

And please do share your learning highlights and final creations with us on social media @IETeducation or send them via email to IETEducation@theiet.org to be featured in our online gallery.

Downloadable content
• Make an Egyptian necklace activity
• Make an Egyptian necklace presentation

Tools/resources required

• Metallic card
• Kitchen roll/toilet roll tube x3
• Gold/silver/bronze paint
• PVA Glue/glue dots
• Scissors
• Rope/cord pre-cut into three lengths

The activity sheet includes teacher notes, guidance, useful web links, and links (where appropriate) to the national curriculum in each of the four devolved UK nations; England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.