Introduction
By Karrie Wren
This WebQuest was designed for students learning about Mesopotamia history. Students will either work together to identify Religions, Government, currency and social class system. Each group will work together to complete a travel guide which includes all data collected, drawings/pictures, etc. to present and share with their classmates.
Task
Each member of your group will need contribute to the creation of one poster colloge to present to the classroom. Each posterboard will need to include:
- Map of Mesopotamia
- One level of the social system
- One God or Goddesses
- One form of currency
Process
STEP 1: Collect posterboard from teacher.
STEP 2: Watch videos on accient Mesopotamia and collect information on three areas.
- Cities and Irrigation
- Inventions
- Social class systems
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=127
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=54774
STEP 3: Start to create your poster.
STEP 4: Present your poster to the class.
Additional Links for Information
Cuneiform writing system of Mesopotamia
Interactive magazine of ancient Mesopotamia
http://www.kidsdiscover.com/shop/issues/mesopotamia-for-kids/
Mesopotamia religion and culture, including gods and goddesses
http://www.smspromotions.org/mesopotamian-religion.html
Quick fun facts about Mesopotamia
http://www.kidskonnect.com/subjectindex/16-educational/history/257-ancient-mesopotamia.html