Key Terminology

• Cateracts

Define the key term above by using the 'Useful Link' below:

Useful Link

• Britannica Definition - Cateract 

Activity One - Watch

Water is a really important natural resource that humans, plants and animals need for survival. In fact, it is so important that living near a water source was absolutely vital for the development of settled societies. 

• Watch part of the 'How Earth Made Us' Water episode on the changing desert landscape and water in Egypt or BBC Journeys. Students will make notes on the follow points:

1. What evidence is there to suggest that water was once abundant in the desert?

2. Why is water important in Egypt?

3. What is in the water that helps to make the crops fertile?

4. How did the Egyptians measure the water levels on the Nile?

5. Include any interesting information about Egypt.

Useful Resource

Activity Two - Draw

Now you know how important water is as a resource it is key to be able to visually see the area that you are studying. Complete the following steps to draw a map of Ancient Egypt. 

1. Take a piece of A4 paper from the front of the classroom and draw a large box that will almost cover the whole of the page. Remember to use a pencil and ruler.

2. Inside that box draw an outline of Egypt.

3. Mark on to your map the following things:

   1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • The Nile

                        • The cataracts

                        • Upper Egypt

                        • Lower Egypt

                        • Delta

Useful Resources

Useful Resources

Britannica - Ancient Egypt 

National Geographic - The Nile 

Mr. Donn - Farming in Ancient Egypt 

Mr. Donn - Trade