Guiding Questions:
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- Where was Mesopotamia located?
- What contributions did Mesopotamia make?
- How did the geography of the region impact Mesopotamia?
- Why is Hammurabi's Legal Code significant?
- SWBAT accurately label provided Middle Eastern maps in order to increase their geographical knowledge of the region.
- SWBAT practice collaborative learning skills while evaluating and summarizing key points of an informational text.
- SWBAT provide examples of Sumerian contributions, explain how Hammurabi's Code was an important development and how it influences society today, and realize that Sumer is the first civilization.
- SWBAT explore Mesopotamian aspects of interest to them and write brief summaries explaining what they learned.
- SWBAT review Hammurabi's Code of Laws and another topic of their choice related to Ancient Sumer in order to increase their understanding of the Mesopotamian civilization and prepare for a Mock Trial Skit Project.
- SWBAT explore the "Royal Tombs of Ur" to view/discuss archeological finds there and then reflect to complete three writing prompts associated with the tombs/artifacts/interpretation of the artifacts.
- SWBAT understand the concept and importance of a legal system.
- SWBAT demonstrate their knowledge of Mesopotamian daily life, Hammurabi's Legal Code and basic courtroom procedure by creating and acting out a mock trial skit.
- SWBAT participate in a debate and support their opinion with examples from the text regarding whether Hammurabi's Legal Code was fair or cruel.
- SWBAT practice their ability to determine cause and effect.
- SWBAT analyze provided textual information and website information to determine similarities/differences between the Assyrians and Chaldeans, and then state a claim (I would have preferred to belong to the ____ civilization because) and use knowledge and evidence (at least three details) to explain/support their reasoning/position.
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