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.

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.

Introduction to the Nile River

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

Task

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

Process

Extra Bonus Materialhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia7c5nXiv5k Video on You Tube!