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Contact among Mesopotamia, Egypt, Kush, and Other Societies
Trade has always been a global affair. Explore what global trade meant for ancient Mesopotamians, Egyptians, and Kushites using a collection of documents from the historic societies. By examining literary works such as the Epic of...
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Mesopotamia: The Worksheet
Read to learn! Middle Schoolers read a short passage on Mesopotamia then answer seven comprehension questions. This would be ideal as homework or for early finishers.
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The Ancient Middle East
Math and history collide in this presentation, which displays ancient Babylonian numbers and math amidst a discussion about the earliest empires of the known world. Images of maps, ancient relics, and migration patterns establish the...
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Mesopotamia Mesopotamia
Sixth graders discover details about Mesopotamia. In this ancient civilizations activity, 6th graders view a PowerPoint presentation about Mesopotamia and then play a review game based on the details. Several support materials are...
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Paper Millennium Mosaics
Young scholars create mosaics out of fadeles paper, black and gray mat board, scissors, and Modge Podge. They also study the history behind mosaic art.