This printable vowels instructional activity from Rock 'N Learn can be used as a reinforcement activity or as an assessment. Students will view pictures and write words that have r-controlled vowels [er, ir and ur]. An answer key and...

This phonics lesson will introduce the ir, er, and ur girls, but will focus on the /er/ sound. Students will learn that when found together the letters e and r make the /er/ sound instead of two separate sounds. Students will have the...

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

A fascinating exhibition on early Mesopotamia which looks at the city of Ur located in Sumer, which is now part of Iraq. It discusses the history of Ur and its excavation. Most of the exhibition talks about the Royal Cemetery of Ur,...

This site is an interactive quiz to assess knowledge of words with r-controlled vowels. Words with the letters "y", "ie", "ind", and "ild" are included on the assessment. The quiz is designed to follow the "Reading Bear: er, ur, ind, ir"...

In this beginning reading module, the instructor models how to pronounce r-controlled vowel words that incorporate "er", "ur", and "ir". Students are prompted to interact with the video segments at various times. Students can choose to...

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.

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...

An article which describes a board game found in a tomb located in Mesopotamia and dating back to around 2600 B.C. Directions for the game and gameboard are provided.

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 is an interactive game for two players with six pieces each called the Royal Game of Ur. You can play against another person or against the computer and the game along with the instructions is interactive.

Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among students and teachers for projects.

This site includes 15 different phonics and reading games to download, laminate, and cut out. Includes games for phonics blends; "When two vowels go walking;" ee; ir, ur er; tion, etc.

An explanation of each part of a URL including the type of transfer, server name.domain, directories and subdirectories, and filename.filetype.

This resource includes listings for general Arthurian studies, journals, Arthurian names, bibliographies, overviews and studies of particular periods or genres, Arthurian art and music, and related websites.

Article discussing early forms of writing in the Ancient Near East. Includes links to additional information.

A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.

Click the names on the left for descriptions of characters, places, and articles associated with Egyptian mythology. Some descriptions are lengthy and contain pictures and/or hieroglyphs.

This site from the Penn State University provides reports of a study on the effects of divorce on the views of children regarding marriage and relationships.

Shakespeare's Hamlet had several sources, including a contemporary English playwright, Thomas Kyd and his The Spanish Tragedie (1590). Other Hamlet resources and links follow.

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...

A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.

This virtual course from Khan Academy is a series of video tutorials and practice links that follow the world's prehistory through 600 BCE.

Using children's literature for young students can be a good way to teach problem solving skills. This brief article explains how the local police department and teacher use children's books to help their students develop their problem...