Materials

• Resource materials about Egypt and the Pyramids
• Art materials and paper
• Pictures of the Pyramids and architecturally famous buildings
• Teacher-selected books about the Pyramids

Instructional Activities

1. Review the word architecture by showing pictures of various architecturally famous buildings. Explain that people design and build these buildings. Have students share information about famous buildings they have seen.
   
   
2. Read teacher-selected books on the Pyramids, and use resource materials to explain their importance. Stress the vocabulary, using the words ancient and architecture.
   
   
3. Use teacher-created patterns, or pre-made patterns to have the students make their own pyramids. The following Web sites may be helpful:
   <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Pyramid.shtml>
   <http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Pyramidtemplate.shtml>
   
   
4. Use additional resources or Web sites for learning about the architecture of Ancient Egypt. The following Web sites may be helpful:
   <http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/technology/webquests/Egypt/index.htm>
   <http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webunits/egypt/Main.html>