Journey back to Mesopotamia

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

http://edsitement.neh.gov/lesson-plan/cuneiform-writing-system-ancient-mesopotamia-emergence-and-evolution

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