University of Chicago
Museum Education: Kids' Corner
An interactive examination of artifacts from Mesopotamia. Find out about early writing, the code of Hammurabi, and cylinder seals.
Other
The British Museum: Mesopotamia
This beautifully crafted site on Mesopotamia has selected information on Assyrian palaces and warfare, Babylonian astronomers, trade and transport and Sumer, Royal Tombs of Ur and Ziggurats.
Other
World History Project: Cuneiform
Read a brief history of cuneiform, the most widely used and historically significant writing system of the ancient Middle East. Also learn about how cuneiform spread from one ancient culture to another.
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Hands On! The Invention of Writing [Pdf]
A lesson that allows students to recreate activities that took place in a Mesopotamian school.
University of Chicago
Ancient Mesopotamia: Gilgamesh [Pdf]
Read aloud aversion of the Gilgamesh epic to the class. Stop before the ending and have learners write their own climax to the epic. Compare student versions withthe actual ending.
BBC
Bbc: Ancient History in Depth: Mesopotamia
A look at many aspects of the Mesopotamian culture. Click through the slide show to see the image and additional information and resources. A good overview of the contributions of an early civilization. Archived.
Curated OER
Museum Education: Kids' Corner
An interactive examination of artifacts from Mesopotamia. Find out about early writing, the code of Hammurabi, and cylinder seals.