KS2 Ancient Egypt - Engineer. BBC Video Questions Differentiated x3

These Ancient Egypt Pyramid Engineer video differentiated KS2 KS3 SEND worksheets were updated on 21 Dec 2024. Please check that you can access the video before you download these sheets. These questions are for a c. four-minute video, one of a set of eight. This resource is CHEAPER THAN HALF PRICE in the bundle.

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Now differentiated THREE ways! All versions look similar, but “B” version has subtle clues, and “C” version asks pupils to circle the right answers from a choice of three, allowing pupils with literacy difficulties to access the work. Questions right up to the end, no slack time. Answer sheet. Very easy to mark. .doc & .pdf for all files. 13 questions for the 4-minute film. .doc and .pdf of all sheets, two separate links to te video on all sheets. Answer sheet. Very easy to mark. The BBC video has good subtitles - scripted, not auto-generated.

The BBC says the film "provides an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how the Ancient Egyptians used science and engineering to build the pyramids. Pupils can carry out a practical investigation to find out the difference adding water to sand makes to the force needed to pull an object. As the video progresses, opportunities arise for teachers to discuss skills and talents with pupils and to highlight that in diversity of skills we have strength. Linking to the PSHE curricula by helping pupils understand the importance of various skills when looking at the make-up of a team. There are opportunities to explore life through the seasons in Ancient Egyptian times, looking at how and why people were able to be released from farming duties to support the building of the pyramids.”

The BBC KS2 Class Clips Ancient Egypt web-page has the video and extensive teachers’ notes, suggesting further work.