Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Ancient Western Asia Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
This history site offers a wonderful lecture on Mesopotamian civilizations and culture. Includes links within the lecture to in-depth explanations of important ideas and people such as Cuneiform and Hannibal.
Lesson Plan
University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: Warfare and Empire [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson students discuss how the changing natural environment can become a source of conflict between some groups within a society. Discuss with students how using the rivers for irrigation caused conflict between the Sumerian...
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Uruk

For Students 9th - 10th
Nestled between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the world's first major city sprang up in a fertile region of land called Mesopotamia. This article discusses the kings, writing, monumental temples and palaces, specialized occupations,...