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Pyramid Project
Students~
This is a take home project. You will be constructing a 3-D model of
a pyramid, with both its inside and outside showing. The base of your
pyramid cannot be any larger than 12 in. x 12 in.
Your pyramid must be made out of clay, dough, or sand, and must
come to school mounted on either a cardboard or wood base. Your name
and the due date need to be written on the bottom of the wood or cardboard
base.
You will need to label the following areas of your pyramid:
 storage room
 escape shaft
 air shaft
 burial chamber
 capstone
 queen’s chamber
 portcullises (granite doors which were used to seal the room after
burial)
 causeway
 mortuary
 temple
 queen’s pyramid
Your pyramid must also be accompanied by a 1-2 page essay about
the pyramid. In your essay, you must discuss the importance of pyramids to
the Egyptians, as well as discuss the importance of each individual area you
labeled. Your pyramid must look realistic, and is worth TWO grades in
Social Studies.
This project is due on_______________, and you will lose 10 pts. for
every day that it is late.
Types of clay you can use
*Crayola Model Magic Clay-this clay is an air drying clay which won’t stain
any clothing or get stuck in any hair. It cleans up easily, and dries over
night. Comes in a variety of colors, and can be found at Michael’s,
Lakeshore, or any stores which sell art supplies.
*Plastic- this clay is an oven baking clay which won’t set or harden until put
into the oven. It is easy to manipulate, and will not stain any clothing or get
stuck in hair. It does clean up easily, and can also be found in a variety of
colors. This clay is sold in art supply stores, or craft stores.
*Regular modeling clay- depending on the type you get, some of these clays
will need to be baked in a Kiln after use. They can be a bit messy, stain
hands, and clothing, and will harden after exposure to the air. The good
thing about this clay is that you can get it in big blocks, and is very good
when wanting to make large objects. This can be found in art supply or craft
stores.
*Salt Dough- this dough is good to use because you can make it from home.
It calls for a simple recipe of flour, salt, and water, mixed together until firm
like play dough. This dough is easy to manipulate, and won’t stain any
clothing or hands. It can get stuck in hair or in carpet, and will begin to
harden once exposed to air. It will take a few days for the dough to
completely harden, so only a handful needs to be used at a time when
working with it. (Recipes can be found on-line, or I have a copy of one if
you need it).
*Sand Clay-this clay is a great tool you can make from home. It calls for a
simple mixture of sand, cornstarch, and water mixed together and cooked for
5-10 minutes. This dough is easy to manipulate, and won’t stain any clothing
or hands. It can get stuck in hair or in carpet, and will begin to harden once
exposed to air. It will take a few days for the dough to completely harden,
so only a handful needs to be used at a time when working with it. (Recipes
can be found on-line, or I have a copy of one if you need it).