Ancient Egypt and Kush Lesson 1: Geography and Ancient Egypt Andrea Gullickson EDU 514
Goal - What students will learn: Main Idea Egypt was called the gift of the Nile because the Nile River gave life to the desert. Civilization developed along the Nile after people began farming in this region. Strong kings unified all of Egypt. The Big Idea The water, fertile soils, and protected setting of the Nile Valley allowed a great civilization to arise in Egypt around 3200 BC.
Access Prior Knowledge Preview Main Ideas and Big Ideas Pre-teach Vocabulary Discuss “If YOU were there…”
New Information Read pg. 86-89 and discuss questions Answer Focus Questions Complete Section 1 Graphic Organizer (pg. 86) The Gift of the Nile Video (28 min.) Google Earth – Nile River
Application Discuss Focus Questions Complete Graphic Organizer
Generalize Worksheet 53 & pg. 89 #4