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Symbols from History: Mesopotamia Today

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Students identify the various symbols different nations use to represent themselves. As a class, they discuss the recent events in Iraq and identify the needs of its people. They use print resources to research various Mesopotamian artifacts and record their findings to present to the class.

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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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