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Create a royal portrait
Create a portrait of King Charles III using reused and recycled material
There is a long tradition of portraits of the reigning monarch being painted and displayed in the royal palaces. They are also seen on a daily basis, with the reigning monarch being portrayed on stamps and currency.
King Charles III is known for his commitment to environmental issues and passion for a greener world and this project also links into sustainability as the portrait will be made by using reused and recycled materials and develops knowledge and skills in Design & Technology, Maths and Art. This project allows schools to decide on materials and scale depending on resources and facilities.
The teacher will first explain what a portrait is and why kings and queens have them painted, drawn or photographed using examples from the presentation. The learners will then take some time to study their own faces using a mirror, looking closely at facial features and discussing which reused or recycled materials could be suitable for different features, colours and textures, thinking about how they can make a portrait. Learners will then design and make their royal portraits, with the option to scale up as a class to create a large-scale portrait at the end if desired.
This activity can be simplified (particularly for less able students) by providing a template with outlines of the head and main features to guide learners where to place materials.
As an extension students could add a background to the portrait and/or add additional features such as King Charles III name, the things he likes or an environmental message. Teachers could also fly a drone over the large scale portrait to get an image of it that can be shared with the school in an assembly or parent event.
Tools/resources required
Mirrors
Paper and card, A4 squared paper
Drawing instruments, such as pencils, colouring pencils, pens and rulers
Scissors
Glue sticks
Portrait template (optional, for differentiation)
A range of reused and recycled materials.
For extension activities: chalk or masking tape, a drone
Example portraits (if available)
The engineering context
All designers and engineers need to be able to produce ideas related to certain themes and follow a design brief. This ensures that the products they design will meet the needs of the end users, customers or clients.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this free resource students will be able to design from a brief; gather suitable materials and explore how they might be used to create a collage portrait; and create a visual outcome using recycled and reused materials.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
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National Grid jigsaw
Make a jigsaw that shows the main elements in power generation and transmission
In this activity learners will make use of the theme of the National Grid to complete a labelled jigsaw of the main parts of the electricity distribution network. They will assemble the different pieces into an image of the National Grid network and use labelled cards to identify each part.
This is one of a set of resources designed to allow learners to use practical methods to support the delivery of key topics within Design & Technology, Science, and Engineering. This resource, developed with the support of National Grid ESO, focusses on learners developing knowledge of the different parts of the National Grid by completing a jigsaw of it. National Grid ESO ensure that Great Britain has the essential energy it needs by ensuring supply meets demand every second of every day.
The teacher will explain the purpose of the National Grid and how it works before setting the students with the task of completing the jigsaw and then reviewing responses and discussing outcomes on completion of the work.
This activity can be simplified (particularly for less able students) by using the jigsaw template with the labels already added.
As an extension students could try using the internet to identify the different methods used to generate electricity, and then discussing what the advantages and disadvantages are of each method. Students could also investigate what a transformer is used for and find out why it is needed.
This activity is designed to take between 25-40 minutes.
Tools/resources required
Card for the jigsaw image and labels
Laminating facilities (if the jigsaws are to be re-used with different classes)
The engineering context
It is important that all engineers understand how products and systems are powered. This includes how electricity is generated, transmitted and made available for us to use in our homes and businesses.
Power engineering is a very important field which focusses on how energy is generated and transmitted. There are lots of well-paid and rewarding careers available in this area.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this free resource students will be able to assemble a jigsaw of the National Grid and be able to identify each of the main parts. Students should also be able to describe the purpose of each stage of the National Grid network.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
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.
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Design a Coronation throne
Design a throne for use by the new King which includes modern technologies
During the coronation King Charles will sit on the throne. This is a ceremonial chair that is used by a monarch or ruler. Historically thrones have been very ornate, to emphasize the power of the person sitting in them. However, most thrones were produced before a lot of modern technologies were invented.
This is one of a series of resources designed to allow learners to use the theme of the coronation of King Charles III to develop their knowledge and skills in Design & Technology. This resource focusses on the design of a coronation throne for the new King which incorporates modern technologies.
The teacher will first explain that learners are going to design a coronation throne for the new King that incorporates modern technologies. Discuss the design brief and design criteria with the learners to make sure that students understand.
This activity can be simplified (particularly for less able students) by specifying the technologies to be included into the throne, or by providing a feint template of a throne or chair that learners can draw over to create their design.
Use the handout for learners to sketch their ideas for their new throne and make sure they annotate their design to ensure it meets the design criteria.
As an extension students could incorporate multiple technologies into the design or consider other potential uses of the throne that they have designed.
This activity is designed to fill one whole lesson and should take between 40-70 minutes to complete.
Tools/resources required
Projector/whiteboard
Sketching equipment
A4/A3 paper
The engineering context
As new technologies emerge engineers investigate how the technologies can be adapted and incorporated into existing products. This can allow products to function in a different way or to achieve different uses.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this free resource students will be able to communicate design ideas using sketches, notes and annotations in order to design a coronation throne that incorporates modern technologies.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
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.
Please share your classroom learning highlights with us @IETeducation.
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Test out Galileo’s gravity experiment
Investigating velocity and acceleration down a slope
In this fun STEM activity for kids, learners will discover how to write numbers in hieroglyphics.
This free resource is aimed at primary school children and could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the works of the ancient Egyptians contributing to learning in design and technology, history, and mathematics or as an alternative method of reinforcing learning in basic numeracy.
Additionally, this could be used to start a discussion on ancient Egypt or to introduce the concept of people using different languages. It could also be used in conjunction with other activities in this theme, ‘Making Papyrus’ and ‘Write like an Egyptian’.
This is one of a set of resources designed to allow learners to use practical methods to support the delivery of key topics within design and technology, history, and mathematics. This resource is based on the use of Hieroglyphics for mathematical activities by the Ancient Egyptians.
Using hieroglyphic symbols, learners will write down three numbers with values between 1,000 and 10,000,000. They will then swap their numbers with a peer. Can they tell each other the correct values of the numbers?
A free presentation for teachers is provided. The presentation includes a slide showing how the ancient Egyptians represented fractions using hieroglyphics, which could be used for extension work. Additionally, learners could write and solve maths problems using hieroglyphics.
This practical and engaging activity will test students’ maths abilities as it challenges children to think about the value of numbers, rather than just processing stated values.
Tools/resources required
A length of channel or guttering
A tape measure
A protractor
A stopwatch
The results table
A pen or pencil
An egg (plastic or boiled or solid)
Weighing scales (for extension activity 2 only)
The engineering context
An understanding of numbers is vital for engineers to solve lots of interesting problems. For example, factories need to know the quantity of materials in order to make their products and farmers need to know how much food to produce.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this exercise students will know what Hieroglyphics are, they will be able to use Hieroglyphics to represent numbers of values up to 10,000,000 and they will be able to carry out basic numeracy functions.
Download the free Galileo’s gravity experiment activity sheets, including teacher notes, presentation and curriculum links along with a bonus wordsearch using words from the activity to enhance learning.
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Create a stone garden display
Create a stone garden display for the school entrance to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III
In this activity learners will make use of the theme of the King’s coronation to design a rock garden in the style of a flag or other item to commemorate the event. They will consider the design brief for the criteria, use a template to produce a design on paper, consider the scale for the final display and produce the final display.
The teacher will first explain what a commemorative stone garden or display is with suitable examples which learners will discuss to state what is good about each example and what could be done better. Learners will then discuss which images should be used, for example, a Union Jack flag or a crown. The teacher will then lead the learner through the stages of design, scaling up, making and installing their stone garden where the class will come together to assemble their display in the designated area at school.
This activity can be simplified (particularly for less able students) by supplying regular sized pebbles and cutting out the paper rocks to be the same size as these pebbles, then missing out the maths scaling part of the activity. To help, learners could also be provided with images for inspiration, e.g. flags, crowns, school entrance locations, etc.
Use the handout for learners to cut out the 2D paper stones, sketch their design ideas onto them and assemble their stones into their garden design.
As an extension students could create a border around their display incorporating flowers and plants and/or design a new flag to represent the whole of the United Kingdom.
Tools/resources required
Coloured paper – red, blue and white
Scissors
Glue sticks
Alternative: coloured pencils or paints
Paint (water based acrylic paint)
Brushes and water to clean them
Gloves and overalls
Stones and small cobbles
Paint suitable for outside use
The engineering context
All designers and engineers need to be able to produce ideas related to certain themes and follow a design brief. This ensures that the products they design will meet the needs of the end users, customers or clients.
Using natural materials is becoming more common in the built environment. It is important for engineers to have a working knowledge of different natural materials and their potential applications.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this free resource students will be able to design and produce an attractive stone display to celebrate the King’s coronation; produce designs that meet a given brief; and be able to use measurements and scaling when designing.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
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Egg drop challenge
A challenge to protect an egg from breaking after it is dropped from height.
In this fun STEM egg drop challenge students will use, make, and assemble a protective structure to save an egg from breaking.
This activity is aimed at secondary school students and could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the strength of structural forms. It could also be used as one of several activities within a wider scheme of learning focusing on gravity.
The Egg Drop Challenge is a popular and versatile Easter STEM challenge. It is an exciting and engaging way for children to develop their creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
This STEM challenge is one of a series of free resources designed to allow learners to use Easter themes to develop their knowledge and skills in Design and Technology and Engineering. This resource focuses on the egg drop challenge. Sheets of paper are used to make a protective structure to prevent an egg being broken when dropped from height.
Once the egg protection frame has been built learners will test their structures by dropping the egg first from 0.5m, then 1m.
If your egg survives this fall, how high do you think an egg can be dropped from without breaking? How could you improve your design to make it more effective?
If using raw eggs, it is recommended that plastic covering is used on the floor and suitable hand washing facilities are available. One option is to use boiled eggs as these will reduce the mess but still crack on impact.
This activity will take approximately 60-90 minutes.
Tools/resources required
Projector/whiteboard
Raw eggs/Boiled eggs
Scissors
Glue sticks
Paper
Tissue paper
Sticky tape
String
Plastic bags
The engineering context
Understanding how structures are used to protect products is an important part of the new GCSE courses in Design and Technology and Engineering. Structures are used to protect many products, ranging from eggs to supplies dropped from aircraft during emergencies.
Suggested learning outcomes
By the end of this exercise students will know that gravity is a pulling force and they will be able to make a structure to protect an egg dropped from a height.
Download the free Egg Drop Challenge activity sheets, including a bonus crossword using the words used in the activity to enhance learning.
All activity sheets and supporting resources are free to download, and all the documents are fully editable, so you can tailor them to your students’ and your schools’ needs.
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.
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Digital photography
Create your own digital art
Technology has helped to change the way we make art today. Learners can use this resource created with Archives of IT to find out how to take a good photo then create their own digital art using photos they have previously taken or that are available in school.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of some terms used in graphics and art, how to capture digital pictures, and how to edit digital images.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of the creative approaches of different artists. Alternatively, it could be used to introduce or reinforce how to use a digital camera and image processing software.
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
• Digital photography activity
• Digital photography presentation
Tools/resources required
Digital cameras (or tablets with integrated cameras)
Computers / laptops / tablets
Image manipulation software, such as Paint or Paintz.
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.
To view the videos, please visit the IET Education website
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Audio editing
Record and edit your own interview
In this engaging resource written with assistance from Archives of IT learners will find out why it is important for us to interview people and what a good interview looks like, before creating an interview script and recording their own interview which can be played back to the class. Once finished, learners can add music and sound effects to the recording or turn it into a podcast.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of the reasons for interviewing and how to carry out, record and edit an interview.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity to support the development of communication skills in English or an understanding of documenting history. It could also be used to introduce the use of recoding and audio editing software in computing.
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
• Audio editing activity
• Audio editing presentation
Tools/resources required
Writing implements
Recording facilities (for example, computer, directional microphone)
Sound recording (and editing) software
Consent forms printed, as applicable
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.
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Animation: make moving pictures
Use technology to create animation
Learners can make their own thaumatrope in this engaging resource developed with assistance from Archives of IT.
Thaumatropes are one of the earliest forms of animations, first created in Paris in 1824 by John Ayrton. They work by creating an optical illusion of motion, as the drawings appear to blend into one another when spun.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of animation and produce two different forms of animation.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of methods of animation. Alternatively it could be used to introduce or reinforce graphics skills or, by selecting an appropriate topic to address as a class, to reinforce learning of a science topic.
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
• Animation activity
• Animation presentation
• Animation storyboard handout
• Animation thaumatrope handout
Tools/resources required
Paper and colouring implements
Scissors
Straws or craft sticks
Glue sticks
Laptop / tablet with access to appropriate stop motion software.
Modelling clay or plastic construction bricks (optional, for extension activity)
Digital cameras or image capture equipment (optional, for extension activity)
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.
MP4 videos can be viewed on the IET education website
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Digital painting
Create a digital painting
Using IT to create art might seem like a very new idea, but actually it has been happening for many years! Using this resource created with Archives of IT learners can turn some famous artwork into digital art.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop an understanding of Piet Mondrian’s abstract geometric art then use paint software to create their own art, inspired by Mondrian’s work.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of digital art and increase understanding of the creative approaches of different artists. Alternatively, it could be used to introduce or reinforce how to use software to create images.
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
• Digital painting activity
• Digital painting presentation
Tools/resources required
Computers / laptops / tablets
Paint image manipulation software
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.
To view the videos, please visit the IET Education website
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Coding games
Design and make your own computer game
Computer coding is the use of computer programming languages to give computers and machines a set of instructions on what actions to perform. It’s how humans communicate with machines. It’s what allows us to create apps (applications).
In this resource created with Archives of IT learners can design and create their own computer game in Scratch then swap and play with their friends!
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will develop their ability to use coding.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to introduce the concept of coding. Alternatively it could be used to introduce or reinforce how to use block coding with Scratch.
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.
Downloads
• Coding games activity
• Coding games presentation
• Coding games planning sheet
Tools/resources required
Computers / laptops / tablets with internet access.
Sticky notes.
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.
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London marathon landmarks
Make a map of the route with information about the famous landmarks
London is not only one of the busiest cities in the world but is also home to some of the most unique and historical buildings and landmarks that many hundreds of thousands of tourists visit every year.
This activity introduces the making of route maps, highlighting key landmarks and information within them, in our capital city.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will use the theme of the London Marathon and the making of a route map to highlight key London landmarks.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the making of route maps with the highlighting of key landmarks at set distances on the London Marathon. This contributes to learning in geography and developing skills making graphic products in Design & Technology. As part of a wider scheme, it may also be used for the purposes of focusing on the use of maps and how more detailed information may be included in them.
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.
Tools/resources required
Sticky tape
Scissors
Rulers
Glue sticks
Backing card
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.
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Book themed door display
Decorating a classroom door with a book theme
World Book Day is an annual event where people come together to celebrate and promote books and reading.
This resource was inspired by World Book Day and supports the development of literacy by creating a decorated door that will inspire learners to find out more about books. When passing through the door, learners could imagine that they are exiting their normal reality into the reality created in that literature.
The decorated door could be produced by a teacher or teaching assistant; however, here the learners themselves will design and create the displays.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will identify a favourite book and use this as inspiration to design a decorated door. This links reading in English, the design process in Design & Technology and the use of art skills to produce the design.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to support learners’ engagement in literacy. It could also be used as a learner-led means of generating class/door displays.
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.
Tools/resources required
These will depend upon the designs, but could include:
Paper and/or card, writing and colouring implements, lining paper etc.
Access to an image bank, either printed out or electronic with access to a colour printer.
Scissors and glue sticks.
Sticky tack.
A selection of books for inspiration.
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.
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Design a London marathon costume
Designing a charity costume to wear on the day
The London Marathon takes place every year and is a great opportunity for charities to raise money to support their causes. Can you design an eye-catching costume that runners can wear whilst taking part?
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity, learners will use the theme of the London Marathon to design a costume for participants who are raising money for charity. They will consider how modern and smart fabrics could be used in their design, such as those that wick moisture. They will then use their knowledge to develop a suitable outcome to match the given design brief.
This could be used as a one-off main lesson activity to develop designing skills in Design & Technology and understanding of fabric types in textiles. Alternatively, it could be used as a part of a wider scheme of work to develop designing and graphical skills in Design & Technology.
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.
Tools/resources required
Paper
Pens, pencils and coloured pencils/pens
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.
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Make a storytelling kit using word cards
Learners can make their own storytelling kit using the word cards provided and then extend their story by adding their own words and creating illustrations for their stories.
Word cards can be a great way to help build learners’ vocabulary – giving them cards with words to read, understand and put into a sentence, or providing them with blank cards to add their own words and imagery to use as visual aids upon recall.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will learn about sentence structure and storytelling. Learners will make their own storytelling kit using a range of word cards that use nouns, verbs, adverbs, adjectives and conjunctions and use these to create stories.
This activity could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the use of words and their spelling. It could also support verbal construction of sentences.
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.
Tools/resources required
Glue sticks
Thin card
Scissors
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.
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Write in hieroglyphics
Learn about ancient Egypt and discover how to write your name in hieroglyphics
In this fun and engaging activity for kids, students will learn about ancient Egyptian writing systems. Students will understand what hieroglyphics are and how they were used in ancient Egypt. They will then learn how to write their name in hieroglyphics. Resources and activity sheets are included to provide support for teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will discover how to write in hieroglyphics. This could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the works of the ancient Egyptians contributing to learning in D&T, Art and History.
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
Write in hieroglyphics activity
Write in hieroglyphics presentation
Write in hieroglyphics handout
Tools/resources required
Paper
Pens/pencils
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.
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Make a pyramid
**Make a pyramid out of paper and learn how to calculate its volume **
Students will understand how to make a pyramid out of paper in this fun activity for kids. Students will create both small and large pyramids. Students will learn about scale by comparing the large pyramids with the smaller pyramids.
Following this, students will learn how to calculate the volume of the pyramids. This activity will test students’ maths abilities, as well as teach them historical facts about ancient Egypt. Resources and activity sheets are provided to support teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will learn about 3D structures within a graphical project. Learners will have an opportunity to use a net to make pyramids of different sizes.
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 a pyramid activity
Make a pyramid presentation
Make a pyramid handout
Tools/resources required
Glue sticks
Paper
Rulers
Scissors
Calculators
Sticky tack (optional)
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.
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Make an Egyptian snake bracelet
**Learn about ancient Egypt and discover how to make a snake bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery **
This activity for kids will teach students how to make a snake bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery. This activity will encourage students to design and create, as well as teach them historical facts about ancient Egypt. Resources and activity sheets are provided to help teachers support their students.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will make an example of a bracelet inspired by ancient Egyptian jewellery using air drying clay. There are related activities that involve making an alternative form of bracelet and necklaces.
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 snake bracelet activity
Make an Egyptian snake bracelet presentation
Tools/resources required
Air drying clay
Sequins
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.
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Make papyrus
**In this activity for kids, students will make simulated papyrus from paper. **
Students will learn how papyrus was created in ancient Egypt. They will then create papyrus using a weaving technique and natural glue like the one used by the ancient Egyptians. Resources and activity sheets are supplied to support teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will discover the one method of making papyrus and how it was made in Ancient Egyptian times. They will know how to create the paper using a weaving technique, using a natural glue similar to that created by the reeds.
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 papyrus activity
Make papyrus presentation
Tools/resources required
Per learner:
1 sheet of A3 paper (or 2 of A4)
4 strips of masking tape
1 Cup of sugar
2 Cups of water
Scissors
Tape
Large bowl
Rolling pin
Aluminium foil or wax paper
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.
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Count using hieroglyphics
Learn how to write numbers in hieroglyphics
Through this activity students will learn what hieroglyphics are and how they were used by the ancient Egyptians. They will then discover how to write numbers in hieroglyphics and how to use them to carry out basic numeracy functions. This fun activity will test students’ maths abilities, as well as teach them historical facts about ancient Egypt. Resources are included to provide support for teachers.
Activity info, teachers’ notes and curriculum links
In this activity learners will discover how to write numbers in hieroglyphics. This could be used as a main lesson activity, to teach learners about the works of the ancient Egyptians contributing to learning in D&T, History and Mathematics or as an alternative method of reinforcing learning in basic numeracy.
Additionally, this could be used to start a discussion on Ancient Egypt or to introduce the concept of people using different languages. It could also be used in conjunction with the other IET activities in this theme, ‘Making Papyrus’ and ‘Write like an Egyptian’.
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
• Count using hieroglyphics activity
• Count using hieroglyphics presentation
Tools/resources required
• Paper
• Pens/pencils
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.