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\n\"Mesopotamia:\n\n
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\nMesopotamia: The Worksheet\n

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\nRead to learn! Middle Schoolers read a short passage on Mesopotamia then answer seven comprehension questions. This would be ideal as homework or for early finishers.\n
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\nThe Ancient Middle East\n

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\nMath and history collide in this presentation, which displays ancient Babylonian numbers and math amidst a discussion about the earliest empires of the known world. Images of maps, ancient relics, and migration patterns establish the...\n
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\nMesopotamia Mesopotamia\n

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\nSixth graders discover details about Mesopotamia. In this ancient civilizations lesson, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation about Mesopotamia and then play a review game based on the details. Several support materials are included...\n
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\nMesopotamia\n

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\nSixth graders describe the geography of Mesopotamia, explain the characteristics of Sumerian city-states, and identify the cultural practices of the ancient Sumerians. They then explain how empires formed in Mesopotamia.\n
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\nHere is resource that offers a great, organized approach to your unit on Mesopotamia and early civilizations! As learners study the topics in the unit, such as the Fertile Crescent, ancient Sumeria, the Assyrian and Persian Empires, and...\n
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\nPaper Millennium Mosaics\n

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\nStudents create mosaics out of fadeles paper, black and gray mat board, scissors, and Modge Podge. They also study the history behind mosaic art.\n
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\nWho Invented Writing?\n

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\nCuneiforms and characters, hieroglyphics and cartouches, Morse code and Pig Latin. Who invented writing? Why, the Sumerians and the Chinese, of course. Viewers watch as the video narrator details the development of writing from art,...\n
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\nContact among Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, and Other Societies\n

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\nTrade has always been a global affair. Explore what global trade meant for ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Kushites using a collection of documents from the historic societies. By examining literary works such as the Epic of...\n
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\nThe Epic of Gilgamesh: Crash Course World Mythology #26\n

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\nMeet a scary demon named Humbaba in the 26th installment of the 41-episode Crash Course World Mythology series. Scholars learn about The Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient Mesopotamian poem. Viewers also consider how the epic relates to...\n
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\nThe Achievements of the Sumerian Empire\n

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\nSixth graders identify four achievements of the Sumerians. They explain the importance of the inventions. They write about a Sumerian invention.\n
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\nPEOPLE OF THE FERTILE CRESCENT\n

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\nStudents evaluate how technology changed life in Mesopotamia. Students summarize the link between agriculture and religion in Sumer. Students classify the Sumerians according to social classes. Students classify the causes and effects...\n
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\nAncient River Valley Civilizations\n

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\nZiggurats, 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....\n
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\nEgypt, Mesopotamia, Indus River, and Huang He Civilizations\n

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\nStudents develop a timeline of events associated with Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River, and the Huang He. They prepare a clay, wood, or paper model of a representative artifact from one civilization. They write a description of their...\n
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\nThe Emergence and Evolution of the Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia\n

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\nStudents explore the parallel development and increasing complexity of writing and the growth of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys in ancient Mesopotamia.\n
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\nHow Aspirin Was Discovered\n

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\nGot a headache? Here's some willow bark! Young scholars discover the origins of aspirin that date back 4,000 years. They see that chewing this willow bark became known for its pain relief properties and was the precursor to the aspirin...\n
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\nPythagoras' Theorem\n

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\nStudents are introduced to the Pythagoras' Theorem and its history, proofs and practice in application. Students find perimeters, areas and volume of everyday objects. Students state and explain the theory.\n
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\nDifferent Cultures Worksheet\n

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\nIn this social studies instructional activity, students examine the statements made about ancient cultures and decide which aspect of culture is implied for the 6 questions.\n
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\nSumerian Creativity\n

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\nSixth graders examine Sumerian inventions. Using the internet, 6th graders view images of the inventions and create a poster of the images. They create a PowerPoint presentation, with video clips, of Sumerian inventions to share with the...\n
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\nThe Roots of Religion: Teacher’s Guide\n

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\nStudents explore ancient cultures. In this ancient religions lesson, students study the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia they watch \"Garden of Eden\" and discuss their impressions. Students then research Sumer and prepare...\n
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\nThe History of Writing\n

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\nBabylonia\n

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\nIn this ancient civilizations worksheet, students respond to 5 short answer questions and complete a graphic organizer about Babylonia after they read the included selections.\n
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\nAncient Tablets, Ancient Graves: Accessing Women's Lives in Mesopotamia\n

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\nLearners explore the role of women in ancient Mesopotamia. Several excerpts from the Mesopotamian cuneiform tablets and artifacts are analyzed to determine the treatment, rights, and powers of women in this era.\n
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\nMaking Paper\n

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\nStudents read about the history of paper production and make their own recycled paper. In this paper making lesson, students follow the directions to make paper from recycled paper. Students also learn about making paper from live plants.\n
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\nSumerian Numbers\n

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\nIn this Sumerian numbers worksheet, students use Sumerian numbers given at the top of the page to rewrite a set of equations and solve, then 'analyze it.' Answers included on page 2.\n
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