Date: 31/10/23

Grade: 5
Social Studies
Topic: The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are two important rivers that flow in the Middle East. They're like two
best friends, and they help the people who live there in many ways.

Tigris River:

The Tigris River flows through countries like Turkey and Iraq.
People use the Tigris for drinking water, farming, and even for traveling in boats. It's like their water
source and a highway at the same time.
The land around the Tigris River is super fertile, which means it's excellent for growing crops like wheat
and barley.

Euphrates River:

The Euphrates River also flows through Turkey and Iraq.

People rely on the Euphrates for the same things – drinking water, farming, and transportation. It's like a
water lifeline.
Just like the Tigris, the land around the Euphrates River is great for farming. It helps people grow tasty
food.
These two rivers are vital for the people in the Middle East. They provide water for their daily needs,
help them grow food, and have been a significant part of the region's history for a very long time."

Day: 3 Activity
Question// Answers

Question 1: What are the names of the two important rivers in the Middle East that we talked about?
Question 2: Where do the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow through?
Question 3: How do people use the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in their daily lives?
Question 4: Why is the land around these rivers good for farming?
Question 5: Why are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers important for the people in the Middle East?
Answers:
1. Answer: The two important rivers in the Middle East are the Tigris River and the Euphrates
River.
2. Answer: These rivers flow through countries like Turkey and Iraq in the Middle East.
3. Answer: People use these rivers for drinking water, farming, and even for traveling in boats.
4. Answer: The land around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is fertile, which means it's great for
growing crops like wheat, barley, and other delicious food.
5. Answer: These rivers are essential because they provide water for daily needs, help people grow
food, and have a long history in the region. They are like lifelines for the people living there.