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.

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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.