Clay Jewellery STEAM Mini Project
 
In this hands-on Ancient Egypt project, pupils explore craftsmanship and design by creating clay jewellery inspired by Ancient Egyptian craftspeople.
 
WHY THIS PRODUCT?
Transform your Ancient Egypt unit with a hands-on clay jewellery project. Instead of just looking at artefacts, pupils design and create their own Egyptian pendant, using real craft techniques like score-and-slip.
 
HOW IT WORKS:
This 2–3 lesson mini project uses the C.R.E.A.T.E. framework to guide pupils from curiosity prompts and design sketches to clay sculpting, painting, presenting, and evaluating their work. No PBL experience needed — everything is step-by-step and classroom-ready.
 
WHAT’S INCLUDED
✔ Curiosity tasks (craftsperson/object matching)
✔ Wordsearch + writing activity
✔ Pendant design templates
✔ Clay instructions (score-and-slip + 3D details)
✔ Painting guide (Egyptian colours)
✔ Presentation & evaluation sheets
✔ Free YouTube lesson via QR code
 
Perfect for History, Art & Design, DT/STEAM, and cross-curricular learning in KS2–KS3 / upper elementary–middle school.
 
Duration:
Approximately 3–4 hours of classroom time (flexible) or as a 4 week project.