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Curated OER

Hammurabi's Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine life in Babylonia during the time of King Hammurabi. They read and discuss excerpts of the Code of Hammurabi, participate in a simulation of advisors to the king, complete an online interactive activity, answer...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Historical Geography of Mesopotamia

For Teachers Higher Ed
Students show how the geography of the Mesopotamia region has impacted the beginnings of civilization. They show how this area has long been the site of the rise and fall of great empires, and how the geography of this region has a lot...
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Map: Syria

For Students 9th - 10th
A political map of Syria from the Perry-Castaneda Collection showing the major cities, highways, and neighboring countries.
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Handout
San Jose State University

Sjsu: Department of Economics: Sumerian Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a description of the Sumerian civilization found here at the San Jose State University. Read about their social and political structure, the city-states, their technical innovations they contributed, and their influence on...
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Lesson Plan
Other

Classics Technology Center: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This site from the Classics Technology Center provides materials concerning ancient Mesopotamia collected through teacher collaboration. Focuses on geography, religion, economics, clothing, and achievements. Also includes classroom...
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Handout
Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Ancient Western Asia Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
This history site offers a wonderful lecture on Mesopotamian civilizations and culture. Includes links within the lecture to in-depth explanations of important ideas and people such as Cuneiform and Hannibal.
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Other

Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief article describing the geography of Assyria and its extent across the Middle East. Click on the word Assyria to take you to a map the region.
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Handout
Other

Aina: A Brief History of Assyrians

For Students 9th - 10th
Shows the extent of the Assyrian Empires from 1800 BC to 627 BC. Includes maps.