Asking Research Questions about Ancient Egypt

Asking Research Questions about Ancient Egypt

Grade 6th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min· Aero Social Studies Practices 1. Develop Questions And Plan Inquiries

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can create questions to guide my research about a social studies topic related to Ancient Egypt.

Warm-Up Video

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ANCIENT EGYPT: The Pharaoh civilisation | Educational Videos for Kids

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Ancient Egypt was a civilization that began over 5,000 years ago and lasted about 3,000 years, starting with a pharaoh named Narmer.

  • 2

    The Nile River was essential to ancient Egyptians for agriculture, fishing, transportation, and was even considered a god.

  • 3

    Ancient Egyptians believed in life after death, so they built pyramids as tombs for pharaohs and mummified bodies to preserve them.

Practice Questions

8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Write three questions you could research to learn more about why the Nile River was so important to the Ancient Egyptians.

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