Nic Haab, Will Walsh, Sara Sepkowski

11/3/10
CI 401

Topic: Geography of Egypt

Objectives:
1. Using the Smart board and assistance from the teacher, students will identify key cities and
geographical features on a map of Ancient Egypt.
2. Students will recognize the importance of the Nile River in Ancient Egyptian geography and
history.

State Content Standards:

 17.C.3a: Explain how human activity is affected by geographic features.
 17.C.3c: Analyze how the human processes influence settlement patterns including migration and
population growth.

Materials:
 “World History” textbook: 86-87
 “Geography of Egypt” worksheet
 Ancient Egypt blank map
 Computer
 Projector
 Smart board

Teacher’s goals:
 To convey the importance of Ancient Egyptian geography and its impact on Ancient Egyptian
history, with clear emphasis on the Nile River.

8:10 Introduction of day’s plan:

Teacher explains the schedule for the day, explaining the step-by-step process from the warm-up
word to the review.
8:11 Warm-up word:
Geography - a science that deals with the description, distribution, and interaction of the diverse
physical, biological, and cultural features of the earth's surface

Warm-up word is presented on the projector. Students then help to define, give examples and
synonyms of, and create a sentence with the word. The students record their word on the “Warm-
up word,” which is provided to them each week.
8:15 Introduction of Lesson:
Teacher will verbally explain the objectives of the lesson and why the material is important for
future learning activities.
8:18 Lesson Instruction:
Teacher will spend time to explain the geographic position of Ancient Egypt in regards to
Mesopotamia, an area that they have previous knowledge of.

Teacher will then use the Smart board to bring up a projection of the blank Ancient Egypt map.
Students will use the corresponding worksheet. The teacher will talk about the geography of the
 area while indicating the areas on the blank map for students to complete. While completing the
worksheet, students will have the opportunity to come up to the Smart board and label different
geographical features of the map.

Once the blank map is completed, the teacher will group the students in voluntary pairs. From
there, students will be assigned to read pages 86 and 87 of their textbook. As they read, students
will be expected to answer the questions on the “Geography of Egypt” worksheet.
8:30 Assessment/Checks for Understanding:
After students return to their assigned seats, teacher will take the time to go through the worksheet
one question at a time. While reviewing the worksheet, the teacher will also take the time to
answer any questions students might have about the content.
8:53 Closure/Wrap-up/Review:
Teacher will reiterate the significance of the geography of Ancient Egypt and its impact on the
ancient history of the region. Teacher will emphasize the importance geography has on history in
much of the world.