This inquiry focuses on the impact of the flooding of the Nile River on ancient Egypt, specifically the costs and benefits of the flooding. Through examination and analysis of various photographs, videos, and article excerpts, students will consider how these sources can be used to convey the impact of flooding on multiple groups of people in ancient Egypt.The questions, tasks, and sources in this inquiry asks students to learn about how Egyptian civilization grew by comparing the costs and benefits of the Nile River’s flooding. This inquiry highlights the following Virginia social studies standards.

Students will be able to explore the different continents by correctly locating them through various materials!  Using the medicine ball, puzzle globe, and 3d doodler pens, students will engage in an exciting activity that helps them understand the location of the different continents.  Dive into the different continents and allow your students access to expand their knowledge using creativity! 

Students will be able to explore the different continents by making a model of a continent of their choice!  Using the globe, modeling clay, placemats, and other tools, the students will be able to use their creativity to produce a model of a continent.  Dive into the different continents and allow your students access to expand their knowledge using creativity!

This lesson allows student teams to learn some basic coding skills, play with a robot, and learn about hardware, software, input, and output, all while learning about the major geographic features of Africa.  Students will be engaged and excited while reinforcing their learning.