Build a Temple Mini STEAM Project
 
In this hands-on Ancient Egypt project, pupils explore temples and religious beliefs by investigating temple features and designing and building a 3D Ancient Egyptian temple.
 
WHY use this resource?
Engage students in learning about Ancient Egyptian temples and religion through a hands-on, project-based STEAM history challenge that combines investigation, experimentation, and creative design.
 
HOW does it work?
Using the CREATE framework, students explore the purpose and features of Ancient Egyptian temples, experiment with column strength and stability, design and build a 3D temple, explain their design choices, and evaluate how well their structure works.
 
WHAT’s included?
✔ Background information on Ancient Egyptian temples and religious beliefs
✔ Curiosity starters and knowledge recall activities
✔ Column strength investigation and testing sheets
✔ Temple design and building templates
✔ Presentation and evaluation prompts
 
The project can run over three or four lessons (1 hour each) or as a four-week creative unit.