Explore ancient Egypt with this Shaduf STEM activity. Students will gather their information to design and build a working model of an ancient Egyptian Shaduf. This is a STEM challenge like no other. Your students will be immersed in the history, science and engineering designs of the times. A fun hands on project to help your unit come alive! With assessment rubrics included, teachers will find that this resource has everything you need for student AND teacher success. ▪ INCLUDES DIRECTION ON HOW TO MAKE A 5 PAGE AT HOME LEARNING PACK PRINTED OR FOR PDF UPLOAD Students will learn how to identify key elements from information how to build and design with constraints such as materials how to reflect on their own learning Included ★ About Ancient Egyptian Shadufs information sheet ★ Full sheet including the Information Station Facts ★ 5 Information Stations about features of Egyptian Shadufs - LEVER MECHANISM - STRUCTURE - POLE - WATER VESSEL - COUNTER WEIGHT ★ Egyptian Shaduf challenge task card ★ Design Brief Planner ★ Information tabs worksheet ★ Post assessment Rubric ★ Teaching notes including photos of completed designs ★ Teaching notes explaining how to make an at home learning pack Suggested Supplies Include - Cardboard, Sticks, Rope, Foil, String, Clay or Sticky-Tak (Blu-tak) Target Grades: This resource is best suited to grade 3-6 however it can be adapted as the teacher sees fit. Please note: This is not a digital resource NGSS: 3-5-ETS1-2, 3-5-ETS1-1, 3-5-ETS1-3 As always, please contact me with any questions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You may also like these resources: Lunar Module MOON LANDING Ancient Egypt Tomb STEM Challenge Don't forget that leaving feedback earns you points toward FREE TPT purchases. Follow me and get notifications of new products.
