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Great Pyramid of Giza
About this simulation
This simulation lets students explore the Great Pyramid of Giza, the tomb of Pharaoh Khufu. A cutaway slider removes the front half to reveal the passages and chambers, and a build slider shows the pyramid at any stage of construction. A small person gives a sense of scale. Readouts report the height built, the number of blocks placed and the volume of stone. It supports history and geography lessons on ancient Egypt, and maths lessons on scale, volume and large numbers.
What students can explore
- Drag Cutaway down to open the pyramid and find the chambers and passages.
- Move Built to from 100 percent down to 50 percent and read Height built and Blocks placed.
- Compare the size of the pyramid with the person standing beside it.
- Use the Stone volume readout at different stages to see how volume grows faster near the base.
- Look for the sloping passages and describe where they lead.
Learning objectives
- 1Describe the size and structure of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
- 2Explain how a pyramid is built from the base up in layers.
- 3Estimate the number of blocks needed to reach a given height.
- 4Discuss why the pyramid was built and who it was built for.
Questions teachers ask
Is it free to use?
Yes. It is free and runs in any modern browser, including whiteboards and tablets. There is no sign-up.
When was the Great Pyramid built?
It was built around 2560 BC for the Pharaoh Khufu during the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt. For almost 4,000 years it was the tallest human-made structure in the world.
How big is the Great Pyramid?
The base is about 230 meters on each side, and the original height was about 146.6 meters. Roughly 2.3 million stone blocks were used to build it.
How do I use the Great Pyramid simulation?
Drag the Cutaway slider to slice open the front, and the Built to slider to stop construction at a chosen height. Read the height, blocks and volume boxes.
Embed this simulation
Drop it into your LMS, blog, or class site — free.
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