The River Nile is the longest river in Africa. Grab your passport, suncream and shades, and check out the fascinating Nile River.
CONNECT:
- Check out ten great facts about the great Nile at https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/geography/physical-geography/nile-river-facts/
- Experience the Nile River, visually riding a Felucca boat on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEBxUm1WAk
- Watch exotic creatures on the Nile at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUvsPFvY5OE
- Learn about Sobek: the Egyptian God of Crocodiles and the Nile, at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxmznSQ5J74
CREATE:
- What might you have eaten as an ancient Egyptian? Find out at http://cotn.heavengames.com/history/food
- Make a model of the Nile River, following the directions at http://tapestryofgrace.com/blog/2016/10/making-a-model-of-the-nile-river/
- Do math like an Egyptian at https://www.storyofmathematics.com/egyptian.html
- Build an Egyptian paper boat craft to use in a local creek or the tub. See how at https://www.education.com/activity/article/paper-boat-craft-for-kids/
CARE:
- Is the Nile dying? If so, why? What can be done? Get the facts at https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/idt-sh/death_of_the_nile
- Several African animals, including the hippopotamus who lives near the Nile, are endangered. Find out what efforts are being done to same them, and help them, at https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/hippopotamus
- Write like an Egyptian with hieroglyphics. Read about their system at https://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/hieroglyphics-for-kids.html and use their alphabet (https://www.ancient-egypt-online.com/hieroglyphics-alphabet.html) at to write your own messages.
- Ancient Egyptians made their own paper—and you can, too! Then write in hieroglyphics or create a treasure map for more fun with your friends. See how at https://www.crayola.com/crafts/egyptian-papyrus-paper-craft/
CAREERS:
What kind of jobs might you have had in ancient Egypt?
Explore the possibilities at https://egypt.mrdonn.org/jobs.html
Dig into the past of the Nile River by becoming an
archeologist or even an Egyptologist:
Today you could become a travel agent or tourist guide:
