The post discusses the shaduf, an ancient irrigation tool used in Egypt and Mesopotamia to lift water. It explains its components, how it works as a simple machine, cultural significance, and historical context. The post includes instructions to build a shaduf as a hands-on STEM project, promoting learning through creativity.
Category: History of Science
History of Science {Unit Study}
If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you will know that I primarily teach my children using history unit studies, until they are ready to steer their own learning. History allows me to cover pretty much every subject under the sun. This exposes them to many learning experiences and allows me…