River sources and stories
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/03/g35/morellriver.html
In this Xpeditions lesson, students compare the physical characteristics of different regions and to understand the significance of one region to an adjoining area.
Students will:
- read about the Nile’s importance to ancient Egypt;
- read about the Nile and its source rivers, and map important locations;
- create online maps showing elevations and precipitation levels in Africa, and compare the regions of the White Nile, Blue Nile, and Nile delta;
- look at pictures of the Nile and its source rivers; and
- write letters to friends describing a fictitious trip along the Blue and White Nile rivers.
Xpeditions provides links to helpful web resources, directions for completing the lesson, and suggestions for assessment and extension activities.
