Examine Egypt’s Geography and Human Environment Interactions 5E Lesson | Microsoft
This lesson introduces the physical geography and examines human environment interactions in Egypt. Explore how the people have adapted to living in the Sahara Desert, Nile River Valley, Nile River Delta, Wadis, and Oases. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Begin with a fun, “Memory Game Egypt” warm-up, then complete a preview to Egypt mapping activity. Next, challenge your class with a “GSI - Geography Scene Investigation” examining various human-environment interactions in the region. A printable “walk-around” poster version is also included for in-class instruction. Finally, students create a “Cultural Landscape” featuring ways Egyptians have adapted to the geography. Your purchase has print & interactive, digital versions of the materials. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!
Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print
- Guided 5-E PowerPoint Lesson
- Fill-in Notes
- GSI Egypt Activity
- Evaluate Activity & Rubric
- Answer Keys
- Teacher Reference Guide
5-E Guided Lesson:
- Engage: “Egypt Memory Game” Warm-up Activity
- Explore: Preview Maps Activity
- Explain: Background Info, Vocab & Fill-in Notes
- Elaborate: “GSI: Geography Scene Investigation” Activity
- Evaluate: “Cultural Landscape” Activity with Rubric
Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS
Total Pages: 83
Time: 90 Minutes
Grades: 6-12