Asking Research Questions about Ancient Egypt
aligned to Aero Social Studies Practices 1. Develop Questions And Plan Inquiries
Learning Objective
I can create questions to guide my research about a social studies topic related to Ancient Egypt.
Lesson Flow
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ANCIENT EGYPT: The Pharaoh civilisation | Educational Videos for Kids
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Ancient Egypt was a civilization that began over 5,000 years ago and lasted about 3,000 years, starting with a pharaoh named Narmer.
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The Nile River was essential to ancient Egyptians for agriculture, fishing, transportation, and was even considered a god.
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Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, so they built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs and mummified bodies to preserve them.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write three questions you could research to learn more about why the Nile River was so important to the Ancient Egyptians.”
Teacher Guide
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