Lesson Planning
Describe the boats that Ancient Egyptians used for transport along the Nile; make a model reed boat and test it for the Pharaoh!
Teaching Outcomes:
- To understand that boats on the River Nile were the main transport system used by Ancient Egyptians and describe and explain their uses.
- To make a model papyrus boat.
- To discuss water resistance and the forces involved and investigate how much cargo their model boat could hold.
Children will:
- Describe the boats that Ancient Egyptians used for transport along the Nile.
- Make a model reed boat and test it for the Pharaoh!