Growing, Building & Investigating Like Ancient Engineers
Designed as a 6-week pack but would be fantastic fun to tackle as a Science Week intensive — six action-packed lessons in five days for a truly memorable, hands-on learning experience!
Perfect for teachers who want a ready-to-use, engaging STEM unit that blends history, science and hands-on engineering with zero extra planning needed.
Included in this pack
6 STE lesson plans- each lesson min 1 hour
Pupil challenge sheets & reflection templates- all neatly organised into files according to the lesson e.g Lesson 1 Resources, Lesson 2 Resources.
Pyramid-building investigation
Pulley design challenge (build & test)
Shaduf irrigation investigation
Mummification science experiment recording sheet
Ancient codes & communication task
Engineering & invention challenge (showcase lesson)
Teacher tips, vocabulary, & assessment prompts
Differentiation & Assessment suggestions for each lesson
PowerPoints & Word files
Pupils will:
- Investigate how Ancient Egyptians engineered solutions
- Build and test pulley and lever mechanisms
- Carry out scientific investigations (planning, testing, improving)
- Apply engineering design thinking
- Explore real-world problem solving in history
- Develop teamwork, communication & reflection skills
- Engage in meaningful, hands-on learning
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