Ancient Egypt- 3rd Grade

Introduction

In this activity, you are going to conduct research about the Nile River and how it was an major part in Ancient Egyptian life.  

You are to respond in complete sentences (capitol letters, punctuation) to each question. 

 

Task

After completing this WebQuest, you are to create a tri-fold brochure using the information you have learned.  

 

Process

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Use the website links that are included with each question to research your answer.  Type your answer next to the question

1. How long is the Nile River? http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/nile.htm#1 

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2. Why is southern Egypt known as "Upper Egypt" and northern Egypt known as "Lower Egypt?"

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/egypt/#egypt-juice.jpg

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3. Why does the Nile River flow South to North?

https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/nile-river.htm

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4. What types of animals live in the Nile River? http://rivernile.info/animals.php 

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5. What crops grew along the Nile River? http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/farming.htm 

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6. Why did the Nile River flood every year? Does it still flood in this modern age? Why or why not? http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/nile.htm#1         https://africa-facts.org/nile-river-facts/  
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7. Where does the Nile River empty into? http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/earth/nileriver.html 

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8.  What are the two main rivers that flow into the Nile to form it? (think COLORS)  http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/nile.htm#1 

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9.  Why did the ancient Egyptian live near the Nile River? http://primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/egypt/nile.htm#1 

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10. Is the Nile River an important part of Egyptian life today?  https://adventure.howstuffworks.com/nile-river4.htm 

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Evaluation

Based on accurate and correct research merhods.