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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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National Endowment for the Humanities

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

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
In this lesson plan, students 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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University of Chicago

Ancient Mesopotamia: The Role of Women [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students 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 women...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids

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

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, investigate the writing of Ancient Mesopotamia. Learn how the Sumerians invented the first writing system called cuneiform.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Religion and Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the religion, gods, and goddesses of Ancient Mesopotamia. Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians had a god for each city.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: The Ziggurat

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the ziggurats from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Explore the tall step pyramids at the center of each town built for their gods.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Kids learn about the Glossary and Terms of Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Words and definitions you need to know about this civilization can be found here.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids: Biography of Nebuchadnezzar Ii

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the biography of Nebuchadnezzar II from Ancient Mesopotamia on this site. Find information about the King of the Babylonians and builder of the Hanging Gardens.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Mesopotamia: Science, Inventions, and Technology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the Science, Inventions, and Technology of Ancient Mesopotamia such as writing, the wheel, astronomy, and government on this site.

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