Where in Egypt is the Sphinx?
Procedures: • Tell your students that in order to begin their journey to Ancient Egypt they must first create a travel map of the region. • Have your students find Egypt using a world map or globe. • Then ask them to locate the Nile River. • Tell your students that the Nile River was and still is the life-line of Egyptian civilization. • Point out some of the general geographic features of Egypt; (i.e. location, landforms, etc). • Using the distance calculator have students determine the distance between their school address and the Egyptian capital of Cairo. Also, have students determine the cardinal directions to Egypt. • Have your students share their calculations and directions with the class. • Inform your students that they are now ready to begin their journey to Ancient Egypt. • Have your students draw a freehand map of Egypt using the sample template. • List the major geographical features and landmarks of Ancient Egypt on the board. • Explain to your students that they must us
