Curated OER
The Achievements and Challenges of Egypt
Awesome, that is all I have to say! This set of lessons provides learners with an understanding of ancient Egyptian laws, lifestyle, religion, and culture. It engages them in a critical analysis activity regarding the film, "The Prince...
Curated OER
Law 12 - Law and Society
Law and society go hand-in-hand, explore the law as it pertains to social impact throughout history. Here are 20 excellent questions that have learners examine law from the code of Hammurabi, to Napoleonic law and the Magna Carta....
Sacred Text Archive
Internet Sacred Text Archive: The Code of Hammurabi
The complete Code of Hammurabi, translated by L. W. King.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Hammurabi?s Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?
A complete lesson plan unit on Hammurabi?s Code, for Grades 9-12.
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Hammurabi's Code of Laws
The University of Evansville gives a complete translation of the famous code by L.W. King.
Stanford University
Stanford History Education Group: Hammurabi's Code
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson in which learners use primary sources, excerpts from Hammurabi's Code to determine religious, economic, and cultural characteristics of ancient Babylon.
Other
International World History Project: Hammurabi Code of Laws
An English translation of the Code of Hammurabi.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Justice and Injustice
In this self-guided unit, you will be exploring the themes of justice and injustice. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, and learning activities. At the end of the unit, you will follow the research process to...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Code of Hammurabi" by Unknown
The Code of Hammurabi is a Babylonian law code of ancient Mesopotamia dating back to 1772 B.C. The Code which consists of 282 laws and corresponding punishments. A specific purpose for reading and vocabulary notes are provided. This site...
George Mason University
George Mason University: World History Sources: Hammurabi's Code
Nancy L. Stockdale. who teaches at the University of Central Florida, describes how she mediates a discussion of Hammurabi's Code with her students.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.
Tom Richey presents this learning module on ancient Mesopotamia and provides unit materials, primary sources, video explaining the Code of Hammurabi and Epic of Gilgamesh, as well as lecture notes for students and teachers.
Other
James Grimmerlmann: Copyright, Technology, and Access to the Law
Articles on technology and access to the law. The author discusses some innovative features of the Code from a legal standpoint, such as the number index system and the stele used to inscribe the laws.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Hammurabi's Code
PowerPoint slideshow from Tom Richey on ancient Mesopotamia and Hammurabi's Code.
The History Cat
The History Cat: Hammurabi's Code
Get details on this ancient Babylonian Law code written in 1754 BC. This document, which coined the term "an eye for an eye," is one of the oldest, longest writings that have been discovered and transcribed.
Other
Ctc: Mesopotamia: Classroom Activities and Resources
Wonderful examples of student work and lessons on ancient Mesopotamia. Great way to generate ideas among young scholars and teachers for projects.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Code of Hammurabi of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids
History Questions: Code of Hammurabi Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Hammurabi
This synopsis of Hammurabi?s life and accomplishments has some references to the Bible in its description of the laws in Hammurabi?s Code. The New Advent is a Catholic organization. Nonetheless, the article contains interesting...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Code of Hammurabi
On this site, students can learn about the history of the Code of Hammurabi. One of the first written records of a code of law by the Babylonians.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Hammurabi, King of Babylon
A short article about the life of Hammurabi.
Curated OER
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Nancy L. Stockdale. who teaches at the University of Central Florida, describes how she mediates a discussion of Hammurabi's Code with her students.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Hammurabi: The King Who Made the Four Qtrs of the Earth Obedient
Hammurabi's famous legal code survives in partial copies on a stele in the Louvre and on clay tablets. Read a short description of Hammurabi's Code in this article.