Essential Question Note Catcher - Mesopotamia
We will review, discuss and brainstorm as a class different items students could choose to write about for each of the essential question categories they have to choose from.
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Statue Writing Prompt - Complete In WHN
Student will complete this Writing Prompt within their WHN and then we will explore the Mesopotamian Statue.
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WHN Writing Prompt (at least 4 sentences): What would life be like if there were no laws or rules?
Video: "Mesopotamia - Nomads to Herders" - Complete in WHN
In your WHN list at least 5 pieces of information learned and/or questions you have while watching the video link below.
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Mesopotamia PPT and Note Guide
Complete the provided note guide as we view/discuss the Mesopotamia PPT.
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Chapter 1, Section 2 Notes - Outline Skills
Working in groups, students will practice reading comprehension and summarizing key information from a text book. They will read Chapter 1, Section 2 and complete an assigned section of the provided outline worksheet in small groups, check for accuracy with me, and then share their information with the whole class. Each student will have a completed outline at the end of the activity.
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Middle East Map Assignment - Modern Countries and Nile/Mesopotamia Regional Maps
Students will complete the provided map assignment.
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Web Activities
Students will access a provided link from the University of Chicago and complete the provided web assignment.
Students will access the provided link about Sumer, read to learn more about Hammurabi's Code of Law and then select another topic of their choice from Sumer to learn more about.
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Handouts - Read and Glue into WHN
Handouts on Key Civilizations in Mesopotamia, Rise of Farming Map and Hittite/Assyrian/Chaldean Empire Maps
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Royal Tombs of Ur - Web Activity - In WHN
Students will explore the Royal Tombs of Ur and complete a provided writing prompt.
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Art and the "Epic of Gilgamesh"
During the 8th grade "core" days, students will be learning about the world's first known literature, "Epic of Gilgamesh" and if time allows watching a video clip on the art of Mesopotamia. There will be an exit ticket for students to complete.
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Video: "Lost Civilizations: Mesopotamia"
Students will watch a video on Mesopotamia and complete a provided viewing guide in order to practice auditory learning skills.
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Assyrians and Chaldeans
ASSYRIANS AND CHALDEANS
- WHN Writing Prompt: Describe what you think of when you hear the term "empire".
- Discuss student writings.
- Discuss: Is the United States an empire?
- Venn Diagram Stations Activity:
- Rotate to the 4 different stations - at each station
- Work alone to record at least 3-4 pieces of information for each Venn Diagram section and at least one similarity
- Share and work with a partner (different one for each station) for a few minutes - make any updates/additions
- Whole class discussion to add/correct as needed.
- Work alone to record at least 3-4 pieces of information for each Venn Diagram section and at least one similarity
- Rotate to the 4 different stations - at each station
- Explore Websites - Record Information Learned On The Provided Sheet
- Assyrian Palaces
- Assyrian Warfare
- Astronomers of Babylon
- Babylon Trade and Transport
- Read Chapter 1, Section 3 (pages 26-30)
- EXIT SLIP
- Would you rather have been a member of the Assyrian or Chaldean Society? Explain. Support your decision with at least three details from the text or the resources explored.