Lesson Planning

Locate and describe the River Nile; list some of the animals and plants associated with the Nile; in a group create a large scale map of the River Nile in Egypt.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To understand the vital role of the Nile for the Ancient Egyptians and know that the Ancient Egyptians regarded the river as a god.
• To locate and describe key features of the River Nile.

Children will:

• Explain that the Ancient Egyptians settled along the banks of the River Nile.
• Describe two gods associated with the river and its animals.
• Locate Egypt and the River Nile on maps.
• Describe the climate of Egypt.
• Work as a group to produce a large scale map of Ancient Egypt and the River Nile.