Curated OER
The Basis for Our Moral Code (Judaism and Christianity)
Students consider the history and significance of the Judao-Christian culture through this nine lesson unit. Scenes from the Old and New Testaments are reenacted as students unearth some of the foundations of our Western Culture.
Curated OER
Ancient India
Sixth graders create a travel brochure highlighting the accomplishments of the Indus Valley civilization. Group work allows students to create brochures illustrating the location, government, religion, agriculture, cultural and...
Curated OER
The Achievements of the Sumerian Empire
Sixth graders identify four achievements of the Sumerians. They explain the importance of the inventions. They write about a Sumerian invention.
Curated OER
The Code of Hammurabi
Students use the guiding questions to accomplish the lesson objectives. They will know the purposes for the establishing of The Codes and how they were distributed throughout the ancient empire of Babylonia.
Curated OER
Mesopotamian Tablet, Egyptian Art
First graders examine cuneiform writing from a stone tablet, then write a simple sentence using pictographs. They analyze various examples of Egyptian art, construct a model of an Egyptian boat, and create a class painting using glyphs...
Curated OER
Ancient History
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of water usage and conservation. The differences between modern and ancient practices are considered. They conduct research into the economic and social characteristics of ancient civilizations...
Curated OER
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Cities in Mesopotamia: Understanding a Complex Text
In this lesson, 6th graders use details from a nonfiction article to create a visual representation and then, from that visual, provide evidence that demonstrates their understanding of the text. Includes samples of student work and lots...
University of Chicago
University of Chicago Library: Teaching the Middle East: Identity in Mesopotamia
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.
Other
Mesopotamia: The Divine World
Description of religious practices in Mesopotamia. Discusses religion in general as well as specific deities. Part of a book on Mesopotamia.
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]
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...
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.
Other
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.
Other
Turkish Odyssey: The Bronze Age in Anatolia
This site from the Turkish Odyssey looks at the discovery of bronze and what it meant to the people in Mesopotamia. Talks about the Hittites, Hattians, and Assyrian Traders.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Text Structures Informational Writing/mesopotamia Unit
This module provides an 18-day unit about Mesopotamia. Teachers of the unit will explicitly teach students about text structures, summary writing, reading informational texts, and writing a book about Mesopotamia.
Other
St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
C3 Teachers
C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Agriculture
A learning module on agriculture that includes three supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include factors that led to the development of...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mesopotamia
Looks at the geography of ancient Mesopotamia, its history, its many achievements, religion, culture, and how it was governed.
Other
Mesopotamia: Challenge: The Farming Year
Try a hand at farming to help your father while he is gone and to provide food for the family in his absence. Learn the fundamentals of farming in the Mesopotamia region from forcing floods to hopefully harvesting after the growing season.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia
In this lesson plan, students will consider "The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Other
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.
Read Works
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.
Other
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...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Daily Life in Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Daily Life in Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest