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The Nile River in Ancient Egypt. Web Quest Egypt. Remember!. You are on a research mission. The University or Museum you work for is sending you on a all expense paid sabbatical to Egypt. You will research various areas of Egypt history, geography, and more!
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The Nile River in Ancient Egypt Web Quest Egypt
Remember! • You are on a research mission. The University or Museum you work for is sending you on a all expense paid sabbatical to Egypt. • You will research various areas of Egypt history, geography, and more! • Remember to keep adding to your journal as you travel. Once you complete each mission, you will receive a stamp in your passport.
Introduction to the Nile River The Nile river is the longest river in Africa. Only a portion of the Nile runs its course through Egypt. The Nile creates a fertile green valley across the desert.
Task http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/egypt/nile.htm Use the above website to answer the following questions: 1) Where is the Nile River? 2) Where is the source of the Nile River? 3) Why was the Nile River so important to Ancient Egyptians? 4) When did the Nile River flood? 5) Why does it no longer flood? 6) Who was the Nile River god? 7) Choose your favorite fact about the Nile River
Process http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/egypt/nile.htm http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/nileriver.html http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/geography/nileriver.htm
Extra Bonus Material http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia7c5nXiv5k Video on You Tube!