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Help Wanted! Jobs in Ancient Mesopotamia
Learners explore life in early Mesopotamia through a list of jobs that people taken from an ancient clay tablet found in Mesopotamia. The list is compare to jobs still performed in today's society.
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Urban Ecosystems 2: Why are There Cities? A Historical Perspective
Second in a series of five lessons, this lesson encourages preteens to consider cities as urban ecosystems. First, they keep a food diary for a few days. They visit the Natrional Agricultural Statistics Service website for current data...
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Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia
Students read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Ancient Recipes
Students explore how foods and their preparation differ over time and from culture to culture. An ancient recipe for the preparation of goat, found by archaeologists, is examined and discussed by the students.
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Hands-On! The Invention of Writing
Learners are introduced to the way writing was invented in Mesopotamia. In groups, they participate in re-creations of events that occured in a traditional Mesopotamian school. They practice writing in cuneiform script on clay using...
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Visit a Mesopotamian House
Students examine the various types of architecture used in Mesopotamia. In groups, they identify how climate, resources and cultures affect where and how people live. Using a worksheet, they compare and contrast their house to the one...
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Detectives of the Past: Dr. Archaeology Travels Back in Time
Young scholars watch a video and complete a webquest to gain a better understanding of the historical significance of the first known civilization, Mesopotamia.
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Visit a Mesopotamian House
Students compare the homes of people who lived in ancient Mesopotamia to their own and explore how climate, natural resources, and cultural differences may have influenced the differences. The house plan can be obtained from the wed site.
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Are You a Good Sumerian?
Studetns, after studying life in Mesopotamia, create a Sumerian brick.
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Archaeology For Kids Quiz 79
In this archaeology for kids quiz 79 activity, students interactively answer 4 multiple choice questions as part of an online magazine.
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Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, students answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia
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...
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Ducksters: Quiz: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Daily Life in Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters: Quiz: Code of Hammurabi of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Code of Hammurabi Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Ducksters: History for Kids: Ancient Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of Ancient Mesopotamia. The cradle of civilization between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Art and Artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
Test your knowledge of the art and artisans of Ancient Mesopotamia with this quiz.
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Babylonian Empire for Kids
This site explores the history of the Babylonian Empire. Includes information on the Empire of the city of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar, and the Hanging Gardens.
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Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
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Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Sumer for Kids
Take this quiz over the ancient Mesopotamia and Sumerians.
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Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among students and teachers for projects.
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