Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic concepts of geometry and its applications in Ancient Egyptian architecture and art.

Materials and Prep

You will need a pencil, ruler, paper, and access to the internet for research. Before the lesson, review the basic shapes and their properties.

Activities

1. Research: Use the internet or books to find information about how geometry was used in Ancient Egyptian architecture and art.

2. Drawing: Create your own geometric patterns inspired by Ancient Egyptian art using basic shapes like triangles, squares, and circles.

3. Building: Use your ruler and pencil to construct a simple model of a pyramid or obelisk, paying attention to the geometric shapes involved.

Fourth Grade Talking Points

• Ancient Egyptians used geometry to build their famous pyramids. They used shapes like triangles and squares to create the structures. You can say, "The pyramids in Egypt were built using lots of triangles and squares. It's amazing how they used simple shapes to make such huge buildings!"
• Geometry was also used in Ancient Egyptian art. They created beautiful patterns using shapes like circles and squares. You can say, "The Egyptians used shapes to make really pretty designs. They used circles and squares to make patterns that we can still see today."
• When we use geometry, we can create our own designs and structures just like the Ancient Egyptians did. You can say, "We can use the same shapes the Egyptians used to make our own cool designs and models. It's like we're learning from the ancient experts!"