Children say why they think the Great Pyramid was built. Read some scientific theories on how the pyramids were constructed. Children can experiment with designing pulleys, rollers and levers to attempt to shift heavy weights. Evaluate the results. Investigate the type of tools Egyptians might have used to cut and shape the stones.
Children sketch the steps involved in the construction.
They label their sketches and write instructions to go with each one. Children make a model of a pyramid. Go here to find out. Creative Thinking Children design a present-day wonder to impress people of the future. They imagine an unlimited supply of money and labour.