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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Middle East-Quiz 1

For Students 7th - 8th
In this Middle East quiz instructional activity, students answer a set of 10 short answer questions. Page includes answers and links to additional activities.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Art of the Quilt

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students examine why fabric was first sewn in layers and how it was used. They identify, compare and make 3 different fabric design types which will become a basis for looking at the quilts created by African Americans. They begin the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Egypt's Greatest Leaders

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study about seven of Egypt's most famous pharaohs. They discuss leadership styles and draw conclusions about the success of each of these pharaohs. They, in groups, create a project about a pharaoh they studied.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Dig Magazine Archeology Quiz #66

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Dig Magazine archeology quiz, learners answer 4 multiple choice questions covering a variety of topics. Page contains answer and additional resources link.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dragons Of China And Japan

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers create drawings of dragons that could be found in the art of Japan or China. The lesson involves two-days of instruction and leads to student examples of dragons four-times larger than the originals.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Hellenistic World

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Classical period learning exercise, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
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Handout
Able Media

The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is an online resource if you are researching medicine in Ancient Mesopotamia. Many sections include historical background, sources, concepts, and practitioners.
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this lesson plan, middle schoolers will consider "The Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia: Emergence and Evolution." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
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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
The History Cat

The History Cat: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Tells the story of the Epic of Gilgamesh which is an epic poem from Ancient Mesopotamia and is seen as a great work of literature.
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Website
Smart History

Smarthistory: Ancient Near East: Cradle of Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory overview of the ancient Near East, deemed the Cradle of Civilization, providing details, maps and illustrations depicting the geography and complex history of the area of what is now modern day Iraq. With links to additional...
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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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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Science and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint presentation by Tom Richey provides a 52 slide lecture on Mesopotamia.
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Lesson Plan
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A veteran social studies teacher shares lesson plans and ideas to teach units on Ancient Mesopotamia. There are even activities to learn about Hammurabi's code and making Sumerian cylinder seals.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Word Search: Ancient Mesopotamia

For Students 9th - 10th
A fun word search game with history terms about Ancient Mesopotamia. Play online or print out a version for use in class or at home.
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Lesson Plan
University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars could use a copy of Hammurabi's Laws to discover what rights women did and did not have in ancient Mesopotamia. They could then do research to compare the lives of women in Mesopotamia with the roles and social status of...
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Assyrian Army and Warriors

For Students 1st - 9th
Study the history of the Assyrian Army and warriors of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how they used chariots, cavalry, siege equipment, and iron weapons.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Darius I

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the biography of Darius I from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Learn how he was the ruler of the Persian Empire during its peak, he lost a war with the Greeks.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Hammurabi

For Students 9th - 10th
A website for students to learn about the biography of Hammurabi from Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn about the king of the Babylonians and writer of the Code of Hammurabi.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Epic of Gilgamesh

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the oldest know literature in the world on this site.Kids learn about the Epic of Gilgamesh from Ancient Mesopotamia.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Cyrus the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the biography of Cyrus the Great from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Study how he established the first Persian Empire and released the Jews from exile.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history of the Artisans, Art, and Craftsmen of Ancient Mesopotamia including pottery, jewelry, stone masons, and more.

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