Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3, final results section with drawings, and a reflection section. The STEM Challenges include: 1. Mummified Apples in Caponic Jars Challenge! Using a list of supplies, students must first design four canopic jars. Using 4 slices of apple, students must test different mixtures using salt, baking soda, vinegar, and sugar. Out of the 4 slices, they must have a control group (no ingredients used on the apple) to measure the mummification process. They need to write down the exact measurements for each mixture using a page found in the resource. Each Canopic Jar needs to be labeled with the mixture. After applying the mixtures to the apples, they are placed inside the sealed jars. For the next four days, students must record their observations during the mummification process. ***More instructions are found in the resource 2. Toothpick Pyramid Challenge Using a list of supplies, students must design either a freestanding square or rectangular pyramid. The goal of the challenge is to design the tallest pyramid in the shortest amount of time. If glue is used instead of non-drying clay or marshmallows, allow for drying time. Students only need to use the timer during building time. They can stop the clock while their pyramid dries. The group who can build the tallest pyramid in the shortest amount of time wins the challenge. ***More instructions are found in the resource ______________________________________________________________________________ ✦✦Need assistance conducting STEM activities in the classroom? Try the STEM Handbook and Guide for Students! ✦✦ You may be interested in these aligned Egypt resources… Ancient Egypt Interactive Notebook Ancient Egypt Interactive PowerPoint Ancient Egypt Reading Passages Ancient Egypt Timeline and Map Classroom Posters ______________________________________________________________________________ This resource is part of the Ancient Civilizations STEM Challenges Curriculum Bundle Ancient Civilizations Timelines Maps Classroom Posters Ancient Mesopotamia STEM Challenges Ancient Egypt STEM Challenges Ancient Israel STEM Challenges Ancient India STEM Challenges Ancient China STEM Challenges Ancient Greece STEM Challenges Ancient Rome STEM Challenges _______________________________________________________________________ Tips for Savvy TpT Shoppers: How to receive credit on TpT to use for future purchases: • Go to your My Purchases page. Under each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. Be the first to know about my new discounts, FREEBIES, and products: • Look for a green star near the top of any page within my store and click it to become a follower. You will now be able to see FREEBIES and customized emails from my store! ©2017 StudentSavvy All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only. (unless you purchase the multiple license) ________________________________________________________________ ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ ✦✦ ✦Connect with StudentSavvy! ✦ ✦ ✦ ✧Click Here to receive notifications on new FREEBIES and teaching resources ✧ Newsletter (Receive FREE Ancient Civ STEM Activities with Sign-up!) ✧Instagram ✧Facebook ✧Download a Free Teaching Resources Shopping Guide! ✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧✧ _________________________________________________________________