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Curated OER

The Emergence and Evolution of the Cuneiform Writing System in Ancient Mesopotamia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the parallel development and increasing complexity of writing and the growth of civilization in the Tigris and Euphrates valleys in ancient Mesopotamia.
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Curated OER

Ancient Civilizations: Mesopotamia

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Learners read about the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia. They investigate the art, culture, and history, and read an overview about the gods and goddesses.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic History Mystery: Native American Culture: Sequoyah

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, Sequoyah.
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Other

Nzhksn: The History & Traditional Source of the Vedas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief summary of the history of the Vedas, including a discussion of the various ideas of their origin. Site is from the New Zealand Hare Krishna Spiritual Network.