1. Egyptian Cataracts By: Morgan Perry and Shannon McArthur Egyptian Cataracts By: Morgan Perry and Shannon McArthur

2. Essential Question: How did cataracts play a role in Egyptian civilization?

3. Important facts to support the Essential question. The flow of the river is easy for boats to get across All six Cataracts were through Egypt. The flow of the river is easy for boats to get across Cataracts are used for transportation and is used as a natural protection. All six Cataracts were through Egypt.

4. A map of the six Cataracts and their location!

5. Cataracts can be very powerful but, also still saves time for transportation!

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