Learn about the architectural feat of building the gigantic pyramids of Ancient Egypt. Use your own architecture skills to create a pyramid out of just paper cups!
*We recommend that you do this activity before Tinkercad©Pyramids.
Paper Cup Pyramids
Egyptian Shaduf
Explore irrigation engineering of the past as you construct a shaduf. Learn how simple machines like levers help us complete difficult tasks!
Tinkercad© Pyramids
Before architects build structures, they first must plan a design. Learn how to use Tinkercad©, a 3D modeling software, to create a digital 3D model of an Egyptian Pyramid!
*We recommend that you do this activity after Paper Cup Pyramids.
Materials List: Egyptian Starry Night at Home
We are excited for you to participate in Girlstart’s Starry Night at Home, including an Ancient Egyptian Mythology star show and hands-on STEM activities! Gather materials from around the house and join us on Thursday, May 6th for Starry fun.
Crocodile Characteristics
- Brass fastener
- Crocodile template (attached)
- Glue or tape
- 2 googly eyes
- Green cardstock
- Markers
- Scissors
- White cardstock
Egyptian Shaduf
- 2 chopsticks
- Masking tape
- Plastic bin
- 8 popsicle sticks
- Scissors
- Small paper cup
- Stick of clay
- String
- Water
Paper Cup Pyramid
- Paper cups
Tinkercad Egyptian Pyramids
- Computer, laptop, or tablet with internet access