THE NILE RIVER VALLEY—UNIT THREE
Objectives
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Describe the Nile River, the geographical area through which it runs, and its effects of its floods on ancient farmers in the region.
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Explain how ancient Egypt was united.
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Describe the structure and purpose of the pyramids.
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Explain hieroglyphics, the Egyptian system of writing.
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Describe the changes that came to Egypt during the years of the Middle and New
Kingdoms.
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Analyze how Egyptian ideas and skills spread even as the kingdom declined.
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Explain how Nubia and Kush developed and grew wealthy.
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Analyze the political and social structure of Kush and trace its history in relationship to Egypt.
An individual description of each assignment will be given as the student chooses their project. To get full credit, students must orally defend their project.
Complete the following for 40 points. Required layer and C Layer will be scored together.
____10 PTS Listen and take notes on a lecture about the gift of the Nile.
____10 PTS Listen and take notes on a lecture about the kingdoms of Egypt.
____10 PTS Listen and take notes on a lecture about Ancient Egyptian culture.
____10 PTS Listen and take notes on a lecture about Nubian and Kushite civilizations.
C Layer—60 points maximum for this layer. These assignments are due by ____________.
PTS
POSS
ASSIGNMENT YOUR
POINTS
ORAL
DEFENSE
20 PTS Create a vocabulary flipbook using words from this unit
20 PTS Pick a video on ancient Egypt. Watch it and write down 10 facts.
20 PTS Complete a detailed map of the Nile River Valley
20 PTS Draw a pyramid of ten facts about ancient Egypt
20 PTS Draw a diagram of the social pyramid
20 PTS
20 PTS
20 PTS
Create a help wanted ad for a pyramid worker
Using hieroglyphics, create a cartouche of your name
Make a list of 5 things about ancient Egypt that you think make it an important civilization
20 PTS Complete 3 out of 4 hieroglyphics worksheets
Take the Nile River Valley point sheet home and have your parent/guardian write a positive note on the last page indicating they have read it and understand what you are to do. Then have them sign it and return to your teacher.

B Layer—100 points maximum for this layer. These assignments are due by ___________.
PTS.
POSSIBLE
ASSIGNMENT YOUR
POINTS
ORAL
DEFENSE
50 PTS Make an illustrated, detailed timeline of ancient Egypt.
Include at least 10 events, dates, and a collared picture for each. (www.timetoast.com)
50 PTS In a graphic organizer, compare and contrast a day of a typical Egyptian with that of your life
50 PTS Create 10 math problems using Egyptian numbers
50 PTS Create a brochure that includes pictures inviting people to visit the Nile River Valley
50 PTS Create a poster that explains Egyptian culture
A Layer—100 points maximum for this layer. These assignments are due by ___________.
PTS
POSSIBLE
ASSIGNMENT YOUR
POINTS
ORAL
DEFENSE
100 PTS Create a scale model of a pyramid. Include a detailed floor plan.
100 PTS Choose an identity from ancient Egypt. Write a week’s journal from that person’s point of view. Be creative in your entries, so that they reveal the character, attitude, and actions of your chosen subject.
100 PTS Pick a webquest from the direction sheet. Complete the webquest and turn in finished project. Some webquests will require working in a group.