Discovering Egypt

Discovering Egypt

Kindergarten · Social Studies · 30 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can name one thing I learned about Egypt.

Reading Passage

Let's Learn About Egypt

Egypt is a hot and sunny place. It is far, far away. People lived there a long time ago. They built big things with stone. One big thing is the pyramids. The pyramids are very big. They are like big triangles. People put the kings in the pyramids. The kings were called pharaohs.

Egypt is on the Nile River. The Nile River is long. It gives water to the land. People grow food near the Nile. They grow food to eat. The Nile is very important to the people in Egypt. Can you find Egypt on a map?

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Egypt is a hot and sunny place where people lived a long time ago.

  • 2

    The pyramids are big and shaped like triangles.

  • 3

    The Nile River gives water to the land so people can grow food.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name one thing you learned about Egypt.

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