TeachersFirst's Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations Resources
Discover a collection of educational materials about ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations and the cultures that flourished between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, including the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians. From interactive timelines that trace the rise and fall of these empires to high-resolution images of archaeological artifacts, our resources bring the ancient world to life. This collection features primary sources and multimedia presentations on daily life in ancient cities like Ur and Nineveh. Share these resources with your students to aid in understanding the foundational civilizations that laid the groundwork for human progress in law, science, literature, and government.
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Mesopotamia- History For Kids - History for Kids
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3 to 6
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource...more
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Explore this Mesopotamia page that provides overviews of ancient Mesopotamian civilization. It covers topics like geography, inventions, daily life, and government. Use this resource to introduce students to key historical concepts and vocabulary in an easy-to-understand format. This website could serve as a launchpad for research projects, vocabulary activities, or a class discussion on Mesopotamia's role as one of the first urban civilizations. There are interactive quizzes and games to engage students in the topic.
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tag(s): asia (109), mesopotamia (32)
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Using a tool such as Timelinely, reviewed here or Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here students can use the information from the website to create a visual timeline highlighting key events and empires in Mesopotamian history, such as the rise of the Sumerians, the Akkadian Empire, and the Babylonian Empire. Students can choose one of the key inventions or innovations from Mesopotamian civilization (such as cuneiform writing, the wheel, or irrigation systems) and conduct a research project. They can build these presentations using Canva, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. After studying the website, build a quiz game to test the students knowledge using Blooket, reviewed here or Quizizz, reviewed here.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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What was Ancient Mesopotamia Like? - CBC Kids
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4 to 7
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian...more
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The CBC Kids article "What Was Ancient Mesopotamia Like?" introduces young readers to the fascinating civilization of Mesopotamia. The article covers key aspects such as Mesopotamian society, agriculture, inventions, religion, and daily life. The article simplifies historical concepts, making it ideal for younger students exploring ancient history. Use this resource to spark discussions or inspire projects about the Fertile Crescent.
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tag(s): asia (109), mesopotamia (32)
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Students can write a journal entry as a Mesopotamian child using a tool such as Book Creator, reviewed here or Google Slides, reviewed here. They could describe a typical day, including farming with irrigation, attending school, or helping in the family trade. Using building blocks or recycled materials, let students design and build a miniature city inspired by Mesopotamian cities. They can work in groups to construct city features like temples, walls, irrigation canals, and markets. Challenge students to brainstorm how they might adapt or invent something new based on the ancient tools invented in Mesopotamia (ex.: wheel, plow, cuneiform). Using tablets made out of clay, students can write using cuneiform.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Mesopotamia for Kids - Lin and Don Donn
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4 to 8
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Mr. Donn's Mesopotamia website is a teacher-friendly resource that provides a wide range of information and activities about ancient Mesopotamia tailored to younger students. The site...more
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Mr. Donn's Mesopotamia website is a teacher-friendly resource that provides a wide range of information and activities about ancient Mesopotamia tailored to younger students. The site includes accessible overviews of Mesopotamian geography, society, government, religion, and major achievements. It offers printable activities, lesson plans, PowerPoints, and games designed to make learning about Mesopotamia interactive and engaging. With its simple language and engaging resources, this site is ideal for elementary and middle school educators looking for materials to introduce or reinforce concepts about ancient civilizations in the classroom.
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tag(s): architecture (74), asia (109), mesopotamia (32), middle east (49), writing (320)
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Print out or project images of key Mesopotamian artifacts, such as cylinder seals, clay tablets with cuneiform writing, or statues of gods and kings. Have students guess each artifact's purpose before discussing its actual use and significance based on Mr. Donn's descriptions. Using simple materials like sugar cubes, LEGO blocks, or clay, have students construct their own miniature ziggurats, the iconic Mesopotamian temple structures. After learning about cuneiform writing on Mr. Donn's site, give students clay or soft modeling dough to create their own "tablets." Have them inscribe simple messages or their names using a stylus (such as a popsicle stick) to mimic cuneiform script. Assign small groups of different ancient civilizations--Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, and China. Each group researches and presents their civilization's government, religion, daily life, and contributions. Then, students compare Mesopotamian achievements and influence with those of other civilizations. Students could use a digital comparison tool like Canva's Venn Diagram Creator reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Ancient Mesopotamia - Technological Solutions, Inc.
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3 to 8
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Ducksters' Ancient Mesopotamia page provides a comprehensive overview of one of the world's earliest civilizations. The website covers key topics such as the geography of Mesopotamia,...more
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Ducksters' Ancient Mesopotamia page provides a comprehensive overview of one of the world's earliest civilizations. The website covers key topics such as the geography of Mesopotamia, major empires (like the Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians), and important innovations like writing, mathematics, and law. It also explores Mesopotamian culture, religion, and daily life. Each section is easy to read, making it ideal for elementary to middle school students. Teachers can use this resource to introduce students to Mesopotamian history or as a supplement to classroom lessons on ancient civilizations. The page includes review quizzes and fun facts to reinforce learning.
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tag(s): asia (109), mesopotamia (32), middle east (49)
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Ask students to choose an innovation from Mesopotamia, such as cuneiform writing, the wheel, or the code of Hammurabi, and make an informational poster. Enhance learning by having students create their informational poster using Canva Infographic Maker, reviewed here. They could explain its significance, how it worked, and how it influenced the world. Using what they've learned about Mesopotamian gods and religious beliefs, have students write their own short myth set in ancient Mesopotamia. Have students research one aspect of Mesopotamian civilization that still influences us today (mathematics, astrology, law). Students can create a short presentation or write a report on how that legacy evolved and impacts modern society. Share the stories using Sway, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Mesopotamia - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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The Crash Course website offers a comprehensive video series on world history, including a detailed lesson on Mesopotamia. This episode explores the origins of one of the world's first...more
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The Crash Course website offers a comprehensive video series on world history, including a detailed lesson on Mesopotamia. This episode explores the origins of one of the world's first civilizations, covering its development along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, its advancements in writing, governance, and law, and its impact on later societies. The content is presented in a fast-paced, engaging style, making it suitable for middle and high school students. Teachers can use this resource to introduce or reinforce key historical concepts, stimulate discussions, and encourage students to reflect on the significance of early civilizations. If your district blocks YouTube, then the video may not be viewable.
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tag(s): asia (109), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Have students work in groups to research specific Mesopotamian innovations (the wheel, cuneiform writing, irrigation systems). Each group could create a mini-presentation or poster to share how these innovations impacted society. Students could locate and label key Mesopotamian cities, rivers, and regions using a blank map. Students can use Google My Maps, reviewed here to complete this activity. Afterward, they can discuss how geography influenced Mesopotamian society and its development. Provide clay or clay-like materials and have students create their own cuneiform tablets, using resources to guide them on Mesopotamian symbols and techniques. Assign students to create an illustrated timeline using a resource such as Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here of Mesopotamian history, highlighting major events, figures, and achievements.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Storyboard That Mesopotamia - Storyboard That
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3 to 12
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Storyboard That offers an engaging resource for teaching about Ancient Mesopotamia through the G.R.A.P.E.S. framework (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging resource for teaching about Ancient Mesopotamia through the G.R.A.P.E.S. framework (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy, and Social Structure). The lesson plans help students explore key aspects of Mesopotamian civilization with creative activities like storyboards, timelines, and graphic organizers. Featured activities include creating visual summaries of Hammurabi's Code, mapping the Fertile Crescent's geography, and illustrating Mesopotamia's social hierarchy.
tag(s): asia (109), digital storytelling (153), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Students can design a map of the Fertile Crescent, labeling key rivers, cities, and regions. Students can use the storyboard format from Canva's Storyboard Templates, reviewed here to visually represent the social hierarchy of Mesopotamia, from kings to enslaved people. Have students create a timeline using Timeline Infographics Templates, reviewed here to highlight major achievements, such as the invention of the wheel, writing (cuneiform), and irrigation systems. Challenge students to create a storyboard that depicts the daily life of a Mesopotamian family, focusing on religion, economy, and culture. Have students create storyboards that illustrate different laws from Hammurabi's Code, showing how laws were applied in Mesopotamian society.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World History - Crash Course
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6 to 12
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization,...more
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Crash Course World History is a free digital tool that contains forty-two world history videos. This series includes videos on the Agricultural Revolution, The Indus Valley Civilization, Ancient Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, Rome, The Fall of Rome, the Renaissance, capitalism and socialism, globalization, and World War 1. The videos range from ten to fourteen minutes. This is part 1 of a two-part series of videos. This site uses YouTube and has commercials before each video.
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tag(s): agriculture (47), renaissance (38), world war 1 (77)
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After watching the video series, the students can pick a historical period they would like to time-travel to and explain why. Students can debate which period of world history was the most impactful. Create a virtual bulletin board for an online debate using Padlet, reviewed here. Turn on the commenting features so students can comment on other students' posts.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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