JANUARY

Science + Technology + Engineering + Arts + Mathematics

SOCIAL, MATH & TL

Teacher Handout
GRADE

Activity
Pyramids of Giza
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SOCIAL
• Activity: Pyramids of Giza

OBJECTIVE & SKILLS

Objective:
• To explore and reects the construction of the pyramid
• To analyse the sketch and answer the questions
• To identify the pictures and label them
• To locate the places on the map
Skills:
• Research and Analytical thinking, Map pointing

TEACHER INFORMATION
• The Great Pyramid of Giza is the biggest Egyptian pyramid and the tomb
of Fourth Dynasty pharaoh Khufu. Built in the early 26th century BC
around 27 years, the pyramid is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the
Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. It is the most
famous monument of the Giza pyramid complex. Initially standing at
146.6 meters (481 feet), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made
structure in the world for more than 3,800 years. Over time, most of the
smooth white limestone casing was removed, which lowered the

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pyramid's height to the present 138.5 meters.

• There are three known chambers inside the Great Pyramid. The lowest
was cut into the bedrock, upon which the pyramid was built, but
remained unfinished. The so-called Queen's Chamber and King's
Chamber, which contains a granite sarcophagus, are higher up, within
the pyramid structure. Khufu's vizier, Hemiunu (also called Hemon), is
believed by some to be the architect of the Great Pyramid.

• Diagram of the interior structures of the Great Pyramid. The inner line
indicates the pyramid's present profile, the outer line indicates the
original profile

Task 1: Show the video on the making of the pyramid. (In any one of the
social periods)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_pyramids#/media/File:Giza_pyra
mid_complex_(map).svg
Task-1: Reflection Sheet -2M
Task 2: Guide students to observe the sketch and answer the questions -3M
Task 3: Identify the pictures, write the name, and place it located. - 2M
Task-4: Complete the Map pointing- 3M

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S.N Description Total Marks

i. Sketch 3M

ii. Identication 2M

iii. Map point 3M

iv. Reection 2M

Total (A + B) 10M

MATHEMATICS
• Activity: Pyramids of Giza

OBJECTIVE & SKILLS

Objective : To explore and use Math in construction
Skill : Research, Design and Construction

TEACHER INFORMATION
Model Making:
• Divide students into groups of 6 or 8 and allot roles to each member of the
group for model making.
Materials Required:
• Cardboard, pencil or pen, ruler, scale, glue or fevicol, knife or paper
cutter, tape, sand, scissors, clay, duct tape, and poster colors.
Show the video on making pyramids before they are constructed.
1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoXoRRWeoB0
2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1q1C-cnt3i4
Preparations of model:
1. Cut a square cardboard based on the size required, this will be the base
of the cardboard.
2. With the help of a ruler and scissors cut 4 triangles based on the required
size (all triangles are of the same size)
3. Lean the triangles to create a pyramid-shape
4. Seal the edges with the help of duct tape
5. Centre of the pyramid on the top of the square. Put a line along all four
bottom edges of the pyramid and press it down in the middle of the
square.

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6. Use a marker and draw some vertical and horizontal lines to look like a
brick.
7. Paint the pyramid with poster colours.
8. Sprinkle the sand.
Questions to be answered in the worksheet3M
1. What is the shape of the surface of the pyramid?
2. How many edges does a triangular pyramid have?
3. Pyramid will come under 2-D object or 3-D object?

S.N Description Total Marks

i. Model Making 7M

ii. Answering the questions 3M

Total 10M

III LANGUAGE
• Listen to the E-Book in Hindi or Regional Language depending on the Third
language selected and write a book review.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpkbzwmLyIs Hindi audio link
https://youtu.be/dmx2yDJl21s Kannada link
https://youtu.be/UTI71PXIkMQ Tamil link
https://youtu.be/miGGnKRyGeo Telugu link

OBJECTIVE & SKILLS

Objective : To listen to the story book which contains pyramids and
write its review
Skill : Listening, Writing

S.N Description Total Marks

i. Book Review 10M

Total 10M

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TEACHER INSTRUCTIONS
Step-1: Send the circular for material and information.

Step 2: Collect material one week before the activity.

Step-3: Show the video on Pyramids in any one of the social periods.

Step-4: Discuss the information given in the document with students.

Step-5: Write the reflection sheet immediately after the video shown

Step-6: Guide students to complete the STEAM sheet (Social).

Step-7: Preparation of model (Group Activity) (in the school)

Step-8: Complete Math STEAM Sheet.

Step-9: Direct the students to listen to the story book which contains pyramids
at home by providing the link as per their III Language.

Step-10: Next, let the students complete the book review sheet in the class in the
student handout.

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