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The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
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Other

Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey provides a 52 slide lecture on Mesopotamia.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students could use a copy of Hammurabi's Laws to discover what rights women did and did not have in ancient Mesopotamia. They could then do research to compare the lives of women in Mesopotamia with the roles and social status of women...
Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriential Institute: Carved Black Limestone Kudurru From Ancient Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the casts known as kudurrus of Ancient Mesopotamia and learn what they were used for.
Unit Plan
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Identity in Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module looks at the ancient peoples of Mesopotamia, including the Sumerians and Akkadians. Particular emphasis given to the status of women in the region, religious practices, and language.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Introduction to the Ancient Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
The history of the Ancient Near East is complex. However, once you understand the general geography of the area and its history, the art reveals itself as uniquely beautiful, intimate and fascinating in its complexity. Read this brief...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Art History: Ancient Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
A short introduction to the ancient Near East, followed by sections providing an in-depth coverage. Includes links to additional information.
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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia Quiz

For Students 6th - 8th
Take an interactive, multiple choice quiz over ancient Mesopotamia. After completing the quiz, check your score, and then revisit any incorrect question for further review.
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: The First Cities [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students will discover the varied occupations of ancient Mesopotamia.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Iraq's Ancient Past Ur's Royal Cemetery

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: A Relief Sculpture From Khorsabad in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
View an ancient monumental scene from Ancient Mesopotamia and learn interesting facts about the monument.
Primary
Exploring Ancient World Cultures

Exploring Ancient World Cultures: The Near East

For Students 9th - 10th
Great site explores many legends and texts from the ancient Near East. Provides interesting focus on the common themes found in ancient world literature.
Activity
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion Puzzle (Artwork From Ancient Babylon)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Try and put together a scrambled picture of a striding lion which is artwork from Ancient Babylon.
Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriential Institute: An Ancient Pull Toy From Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about an acient pull-toy that the Mesopotamian children used and how it relates to achievements of this era including the invention of the wheel.
PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Hammurabi's Code

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint slideshow from Tom Richey on ancient Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code.
Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: Bronze Sculpture of the Demon Pazuzu From Ancient Mesopotami

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Ancient Mesopotamian statue the Demon Pazuzu who protected pregnant women and children.
Website
University of Chicago

University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Writing: Before Islam

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module considers the writing systems and literature of ancient Mesopotamia before the arrival of Christianity or Islam.
Primary
CommonLit

Common Lit: "The Code of Hammurabi" by Unknown

For Students 7th - 9th
The Code of Hammurabi is a Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia dating back to 1772 B.C. The Code which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site...
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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: Visit a Mesopotamian House [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
For this lesson students understand how the ancient Mesopotamians lived.
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Other

St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
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University of Chicago

The Oriental Institute Museum: Life in Ancient Mesopotamia [Pdf]

For Teachers 6th
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...
Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion From Ancient Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
View the famous Striding Lion from Ancient Babylon and discover interesting history and facts.
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Other

Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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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