Morning Starters: Summer 1 - River Nile
Did You Know?
The banks of the mighty River Nile teem with incredible wildlife such as the formidable hippopotamus (Africa’s deadliest animal). Despite their seemingly docile appearance, these massive creatures are highly territorial and aggressive. Alongside them, crocodiles and waterbirds thrive, making the Nile’s riverbanks a dynamic ecosystem that is brimming with life.
Credit: BBC Two - Earth's Greatest Rivers
Word Challenge
Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check
Use the above strategy to learn the spellings of the words underlined in the clip description.
Grammar Challenge
The following statement is the answer to a question. Write the question.
Some human activites are threatening the existence of the Nile’s wildlife.
Number Challenge
1) Nile length: 4,160 miles
2) Amazon length: 3,977 miles
3) Yangtze length: 3,915 miles
To the nearest mile, what is the mean average length of the world’s three longest rivers?
Critical Thinking
- 95% of Egyptians live within a few miles of the River Nile.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of living so close to a major river?