Lesson Objective

I can write down two vocabulary words: scribe and cuneiform. I can read the informational text and write down three facts about each category (farming,writing, mathematics, bronze, and the wheel.) I can answer the “think” question using RACES.

I can find evidence to support that achievements in an ancient civilization helped them thrive.

Ziggurat
Lunar Calendar
Cylinder Seal
Base-60 System
Irrigation
Bronze
Chariot

D2.Geo.7.6-8:
D2.His.1.6-8:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.1.B

RH.6.1
W.6.1.b

DOK 3,4

Base 60 System/ Clock

RACES response graphic organizer
Annotated Texts
Station Rotation

Debate the Signifcane of the Invenions in a "Mesopotamia Madness" Challenge

Students will respond to a Brief Wrie in NRI

Prompt: "Which Mesopotamian achievement was the most essential for the civilization to thrive, and why?"

Teacher Created Slides

NoRedInk

Chromebook

Inventions of Mesopotamia Info Sheet