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Lesson Plan
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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PPT
Curated OER

Hammurabi's Code

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Here is a narrow view of Hammurabi's code. Without cultural, social, or political context, this presentation asks students what they think of the concept of an eye for an eye. Images of Babylonian artifacts and Hammurabi's laws are...
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PPT
Curated OER

The Ancient Middle East

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Immerse your class in the ancient cultures of the world with this presentation, which travels through the Hittite Empire, the Assyrian Empire, Babylonia, and several more. Enjoy the pictures depicting the ancient worlds and the maps that...
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Primary
Christian Classics Ethereal Library

World Wide Study Bible: 1 Chronicles

For Students 9th - 10th
Jackpot! This site provides links to many different Internet sites about 1 Chronicles. Simply click on the site title and you can read more detailed information about the book.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Hammurabi?s Code: What Does It Tell Us About Old Babylonia?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A complete lesson plan unit on Hammurabi?s Code, for Grades 9-12.
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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Hammurabi's Code

For Students 9th - 10th
Read introductory commentary and interpretations of Hammurabi's Code, followed by the text itself. Site by Fordham University.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides a paragraph of information on Babylonia, an ancient state in Mesopotamia. Includes hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
Other

St. Lawrence University: Brief History of Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A paper which discusses the accomplishments of early Mesopotamian society in the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and literature.
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Graphic
Other

Iran Before the Iranians

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of Persia before it as known as Iran, focusing on its tribes and history.
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Website
Other

Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
Bringing together for the first time objects from collections all over the world, the exhibition "Babylon" sets out to reconcile history and legend. Here we are introduced to the steps in the founding of the ancient city, its influence,...
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Website
Other

Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official site of Babylon, a company that offers information access, translation, and conversion software. Browse the site for information on the company, products, downloads, and more.
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Website
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Babylonians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ancient Babylonians via and examination of the art of the civilization in this image gallery of Babylonian works from the British Museum collection; each image is accompanied by a detailed description.
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Handout
Luther Seminary

Bible Tutor: Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
This Bible Tutor site briefly describes the Babylonia and the Babylonian Exile. Includes image, map, and hyperlinked terms.
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Handout
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Kassite Rule in Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
Short article discussing the Kassites in Mesopotamia, including their route to power, their religion and their lifestyle in 1500 BC.
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Unit Plan
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ancient Mesopotamia: C .3000 1700 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Key Way: Why Babylon?

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the fall of Israel and Judah to the Babylonians in 721 BC, and 586 BC. Includes map.
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Website
Other

Moeller Haus: Isaiah Commentary

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a chapter-by-chapter commentary on the Book of the prophet Isaiah from the Hebrew Scriptures.
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Website
Other

Mesopotamia: Astronomer: Astronomers of Babylon

For Students 3rd - 8th
Study the Babylonians accomplishments in astronomy. This early civilization developed a calendar and were able to predict near-future events based on the reading of the stars. Scroll through a story and engage in a challenge reinforcing...
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Graphic
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Short History of the World: Map of Median and Chaldean Empires

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a map from H.G. Wells' important book, "A Short History of the World," showing the relationship between the Chaldean Empire under Nebuchadnezzar and the empire of the Medes.
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Website
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: List of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
Students explore the seven wonders of the ancient world. The resource consists of links for children, lesson plans, activities, and additional resources.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of Babylon, the most famous city from ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about its history, King Hammurabi, the Assyrians, the Chaldeans, Nebuchadnezzar, the Persian conquest, and Babylon's decline.
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Website
Other

The History of Plumbing Babylonia

For Students 9th - 10th
Who else would know better about the plumbing in ancient Babylonia than plumbers! If you are looking for information about basic culture in ancient civilizations, this is it. Great information on housing, building materials, the streets,...
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Handout
Tour Egypt

Cambyses Ii, Persian Ruler of Egypt (27Th Dynasty)

For Students 9th - 10th
TourEgypt.net offers a history of Cambyses II, the first ruler of Egypt's 27th dynasty, and the first non-Egtpyian ruler of Egypt in a line that lasted until the mid 20th century.
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Interactive
University of Chicago

Oriental Institute: The Striding Lion From Ancient Babylon

For Students 9th - 10th
View the famous Striding Lion from Ancient Babylon and discover interesting history and facts.