Egyptian Pyramid Building Workshop
Architecture Workshops
The workshop starts with pupils watching the animateur build a pyramid using simple materials and techniques. They engage the children by interaction, getting them to assist in the building process.Key elements; DT, listening, cooperation and teamwork, problem solving, 2d &3d shapes.
Working in a pairs or small groups, pupils replicate the pyramid making, using simple 2d and 3d shapes to build triangular based pyramids (terahedron). These simple modular forms are connected together in small groups, to form larger structures, which in turn are connected together, culminating is one huge tetrahedron 4m high that the whole class can get inside.
Current special offers for school groups
Early Bird Booking For January & February 2027
25% off bookings made by the end of the autumn term for January & February 2027. Travel cost may apply
valid until: December 2026
Where we travel to
We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Egyptians
Pyramids and Tombs
Pupils make small Pyramids individually, which are joined together in groups of five. these in turn are connected to make a larger pyramid. This is practise for the building of the finale huge Pyramid 4m high. Inbetween pupils take part in "moving the stone" a bit of drama where the class teacher usually plays the part of a piece of sandstone while they are rolled accross the floor on a sledge over rollers.
Citizenship
>Maths
>What size groups do we cater for?
2 x 120 or 3 x 90 minutes workshops in one day with 45 / 30 pupils respectivley
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Exit and re-entry permitted
Flexible scheduling
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Learning & communication
EAL-friendly resourcesSmall group sessions available
SEND-friendly workshops
We are happy to work with SEN pupils who are part of a class, however if the percentage is greater than 25% we may have to adjust the total number accordingly. Likewise we can run workshops at specialist schools with smaller numbers.
All specialist schools are charged at our primary rate whatever the age range.
We have run numerous days at specialist schools with disabled pupils.
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Who are Architecture Workshops?
Designed to stimulate imaginations and excite children and teachers alike, these workshops focus on simple ideas to great effect. Using numbers, counting, shapes and space pupil's work together to build simple modular forms. The ideas found in this workshop are developed throughout our repertoire of workshops, from KS 1 & 2 right up to KS 3,4 & 5. 
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
Architecture Workshops
How science, maths and art skills can be developed through team work, problem solving and imagination
