Mesopotamia Learning Targets
1.1 I can draw conclusions about ancient civilizations using geographical tools.
2.1 I can compare ancient and modern civilizations.
2.2 I can explain how culture (and region) affect human behavior and characteristics.
3.1 I can construct graphic representations of historical data.
3.2 I can present historical information in an accurate and non-bias manner.
4.1 I can describe economic concepts.
4.2 I can explain the rewards and consequences of economic decisions focusing on the effective use of goods and resources.
1.1 I can draw conclusions about ancient civilizations using geographical tools.
2.1 I can compare ancient and modern civilizations.
2.2 I can explain how culture (and region) affect human behavior and characteristics.
3.1 I can construct graphic representations of historical data.
3.2 I can present historical information in an accurate and non-bias manner.
4.1 I can describe economic concepts.
4.2 I can explain the rewards and consequences of economic decisions focusing on the effective use of goods and resources.
Mesopotamia Vocabulary Words
MESOPOTAMIA: National Geographic
Computer Projects for Mesopotamia
OPTION 1: Symbaloo
Create a webmix in Symbaloo. You may work on this assignment with a partner. You will learn how to resize Symbaloo to reduce the number of links you create. Idea 1: Create a slide show of the vocabulary words complete with pictures. |
OPTION 2: Create a Smore flyer.
Your job: Search the Internet to find images of Mesopotamian items you can sell. Pick the item you wish to sell (jewelry, homes, temples, food, etc.). Use vocabulary from Mesopotamian times with a modern day twist. (i.e. selling a shield? You can be an officer in the military...be sure to include maps, information about the shield officer and rate of exchange in Mesapotamia.) You can do this assignment for any ancient civilization. Add video, imbedded links & more. You need to email it to Computer Skills: Save picture as, Use a search engine correctly, create a smore file, add video and imbedded links, access Gmail and send an attachment.
Be sure to send your file as an attachment. Make sure both your file and your subject line includes: Title Last Name 1st Name Block. OPTION 3: Create a Quizlet account.
Use the vocabulary words in the list above to create your flashcards. You may do this assignment for any ancient civilization. |
OPTION 4: Compare/Contrast maps.
Find maps of Mesopotamia and modern day Iraq and compare them together using the Google maps featured on the slide links at the top of this page. OPTION 5: Create a PowerPoint Slide Show. Collect your pictures, create a photo album and add videos, sound and recordings. See Tutorial
OPTION 6: Write Like a Babylonian. Write your name at this site (see below). Right click/Save Picture as...include in presentation and/or email to teacher.
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Links for Mesopotamia
Write Like a
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Ancient Scripts |
Writings
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University
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Mesopotamian Governments |