Ziggurats, cuneiform writing, the Tower of Babel, hieroglyphics, pyramids, the Great Wall. Launch a unit on ancient cultures, with a presentation that introduces viewers to ancient Mesopotamia, Babylonia, Sumer, Egypt, Indus, and China....

Young scholars explore the inventions and innovations of skyscraper engineering as a part of architecture analysis. In this architecture analysis lesson plan, students research the inventions, innovations, architects, and engineers of...

This question-based presentation provides middle schoolers with the opportunity to check what they know and solidify concepts. A helpful timeline is also included. Note: Adobe Presenter is need in order to open this resource.

In this geography worksheet, students read about ancient Mesopotamia and respond to five short answer questions that follow. They identify what part of the country was the heart of Mesopotamia. Then students compare the given map with a...

In this vocabulary worksheet, students decipher the best word choice to complete the sentence. All words begin with the letter Z.

For this ancient civilizations worksheet, middle schoolers respond to 5 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer about Babylonia after they read the included selections.

In this social studies worksheet, 3rd graders find the words that are related to different civilizations and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.

In this archaeology for kids quiz 79 instructional activity, students interactively answer 4 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine.

Students locate ancient Mesopotamia on a map. They examine the religion, government and the development of writing. They write and draw pictographs and cuneiform writing. They create a class book based on their investigations.

History of the Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 BC Located in Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq. Includes links to additional information.

Uruk (modern Warka in Iraq)is where city life began more than five thousand years ago. In the center of the city, the greatest monument was the Anu Ziggurat on which the White Temple was built. View pictures and read descriptions of this...

Kids learn about the ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Explore the tall step pyramids at the center of each town built for their gods.

History Questions: The Ziggurat Quiz, Test, and WebQuest

Photograph of partially restored Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 B.C.E. Located at Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq.

Photograph of Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 B.C.E., located at Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq.

Photograph of Ziggurat of Ur, c. 2100 B.C.E., with excavation workers. Located at Tell el-Mukayyar, Iraq.

Ziggurat of Ur , Muquyyar

This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.

This encyclopedia article from provides a detailed overview of the ancient Mesopotamian city of Ur. Content includes a focus on the history of this city and its archaeology. Links are also provided for additional information.

Wikipedia provides detailed information on the Tower of Babel, a tower built by a united humanity in order to reach the heavens.

This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...

In the center of the ancient city of Ur is a cemetery that was used between about 2600-2000 B.C.E. and hundreds of burials were made in pits. Many of these contained very rich materials. Read the history and view pictures of some of the...

At this site learn about the religion, leaders, and excavated ruins of Ur. This article from the International World History Project overviews important dates and events and provides a brief look into the prosperity and achievements of...

This history site offers a wonderful lecture on Mesopotamian civilizations and culture. Includes links within the lecture to in-depth explanations of important ideas and people such as Cuneiform and Hannibal.