River Nile Powerpoint
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Know the story of the River Nile
Understand the importance of the
River Nile in Ancient
Egypt
Thinking Time
Brainstorm - Write down words that you identify with The River Nile
The River Nile is The longest River in The World
The River begins a six month journey from Ethiopia, through Sudan and Egypt, and finally flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
What do you notice about the land on either side of the river Nile?
Melting snow and heavy summer rain in the Ethiopian mountains, sends a torrent of water causing the banks of the River Nile in
Egypt, to overflow on the flat desert land.
When the floods go away, it leaves a thick, rich, black mud called silt. This is excellent soil to plant seeds in after it has been ploughed.
The Black Land and The Red Land
The area nearest the
River Nile area is known as the Black land.
Further away from the river is the Red
Land, which was all desert.
Why was the River Nile so Important for the Ancient Egyptians?
Most, Ancient Egyptians lived near the River Nile and they could not have survived without it.
Whiteboards:
Write down why you think The River Nile was so important to The Egyptians
The River Provided The Ancient Egyptians with:
• Water
• Food
• Transportation
• Soil for growing food
Can you work why this device called a Shaduf was used and what it was for?
Land for Farming
The Egyptians settled along the river Nile as this was the only place where they had fields to grow their crops on.
Farmers made channels from the river to water the crops
Papyrus
Reeds called papyrus, grew along the banks of the Nile. The Egyptians made paper and boats from the reeds.
Food
The Nile also gave the ancient Egyptians food.
They used spears and nets to catch fish. They would also use nets to catch birds that flew close to the surface of the water. Some got breakfast, lunch and dinner from the river.
Trade + Transport
The Nile was the quickest and easiest way to travel from place to place. They made river boats to move large, bulky things.
Task:
P.7: Learning NI Online Course
Gift of the Nile Folder
P.5: Picture story map of the River Nile
