In this lesson plan, students (grades 11-12) examine photographs of the Nubian environment and the Nubian people. Students critically examine artifacts of ancient Nubia and write a two page essay outlining the Nubian environment, describing the Nubia people, and explaining how they adapted physically, materially, politically, and intellectually to their environment. The lesson plan contains a unit topic; states an objective; notes materials needed for the lesson; offers drills; suggests motivation techniques; and cites the relevant Maryland Social Studies Standard (geography). It provides a detailed five day classroom implementation plan; addresses assessment activities; gives a summary/closing; suggests homework assignments; and offers an enrichment field trip. A question sheet and an archaeology questionnaire are attached. (BT)