Egyptian Workshops

Architecture Workshops School Workshop

We can visit your school in: East Midlands, West Midlands, London & South East, East of England, South West, North East, North West, Yorkshire, Wales

Why book 'Egyptian Workshops' with 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.

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Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?

Curriculum topics available: Logic and Problem Solving, Geometry.

The importance of triangulation to brace the two dimensional shapes to aid teh construction of strong three dimensional structures is imperitive to ensure the pupils are successful in the building of the 4m high Pyramind of Giza.

Curriculum topics available: Team building.

Pupils Work individually, in groups and altogether to create one large structure, or remaining in groups make their own structure. e.g. bridge, shelter, sculpture. The teamwork and resilience needed helps develop pupils cooperative intelligence.

Curriculum topics available: 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.

What size groups do you cater for?

2 x 120 or 3 x 90 minutes workshops in one day with 45 / 30 pupils respectivley

Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?

Yes Please let us know more about your group and we will get back to you with more details about the suitability of what we offer.

Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

Yes We certainly can. Please use the form below to let us know your group's specific SEN requirements and we will get back to you with more information on how we can tailor our learning experience for your children.

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.