The Gifts of the Nile - Part II

The 8 Gifts of the Nile

1. Read the Informational article about the gifts of the Nile.

Now that you have read about the 8 Gifts of the Nile it is your job to plot them on a map.

Step 1: Use the graphic organizer to record each of the gifts and to write a brief summary.

Create a symbol for each gift.

1. Gift of Agriculture           

2. Gift of Pastureland

3. Gift of Fish & Game

4. Gift of Drinking Water

5. Gift of Papyrus

6. Gift of Transportation & Trade

7. Gift of Building Materials

8. Gift of the Arts

Step 2: Use pencil to draw your symbol on the map along the Nile river. Then darken it with pen.

Step 3: Label each symbol with Pen

Step 4: Color ALL the water blue

• Mediterranean Sea
• Nile River
• Gulf of Suez
• Red Sea

Step 5: Color the Fertile Soil around the Nile River Green.

Step 6: Color the Dessert yellow.

Copy of Blank Map

 Completed Map