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The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]
The students will spend 4-5 days reading and discussing how archaeologists study artifacts, where the artifacts are found and how to investigate and interpret artifacts from their own lives. Videos and slides will be used to enhance...
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Mesopotamia: Warfare: Challenge: Weapons
Study the photographs of ancient weapons in this exercise and match with the correct sketch. There are arrows above each image box to scroll through until the two are deemed a match and then click the plus sign.
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Mesopotamia: Astronomer: Astronomers of Babylon
Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...
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Read Works: Egypt, the Kingdom of Kush, and Mesopotamia
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the importance of flooding around the Nile River. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lin and Don Donn
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.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh
Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.
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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.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Kassite Rule in Mesopotamia
Short article discussing the Kassites in Mesopotamia, including their route to power, their religion and their lifestyle in 1500 BC.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Iraq's Ancient Past Ur's Royal Cemetery
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,...
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
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.
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1st Muse: Alexander in Mesopotamia
A discussion from 1st Muse which details the battles and events which led to Alexander's conquest of the Persian Empire with illustrations and links to related material.
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Oriential Institute: Carved Black Limestone Kudurru From Ancient Babylonia
Explore the casts known as kudurrus of Ancient Mesopotamia and learn what they were used for.
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Great Cities of Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of the great cities of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Uruk, Akkad, Assur, Babylon, Persopolis, and Nineveh on this site.
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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: Quiz: Assyrian Army of Mesopotamia for Kids
A quiz on the Assyrian army of Mesopotamia.
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Daily Life
Kids learn about the daily life of Ancient Mesopotamia. Jobs, clothes, food, classes of people, homes, and entertainment.
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Timeline for Kids
Kids learn about the timeline of Ancient Mesopotamia. Explore when the Sumerians, Babylonians, and Assyrians ruled the lands on this site.
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Ducksters: Crossword Puzzle Game for Kids: Mesopotamia
Test your knowledge of Mesopotamia with this interactive crossword puzzle game.
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Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Famous Rulers of Mesopotamia
Kids learn about the history of the famous kings of Ancient Mesopotamia such as Gilgamesh, Sargon the Great, Hammurabi, Nebuchadnezzar, Cyrus, and Darius.
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Ancient Mesopotamia: The First Cities [Pdf]
In this lesson students will discover the varied occupations of ancient Mesopotamia.
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Ancient Mesopotamia: The First Farmers [Pdf]
For this lesson our class can try an experiment to show how constant irrigation, with repeated evaporation of water that left salts in the soil, eventually ruined much farming land in southern Mesopotamia.Students can fill a clear glass...
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Ducksters: Quiz: The Ziggurat of Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: The Ziggurat Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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