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What's the big deal about Mesopotamia anyway?

Invention Video

Step 1: We Invented Writing!

 

Foundational

Use the links on the left to help you

 

1.  Create a new page titled Culture.

 

2. On your Culture page answer the following questions:

 

-What was Mesopotamian writing called?

-How did they write?

-What kind of things did they write?

-Dd everyone know how to write?  Who did the writing?

 

3. Click here for instructions for how to write in cuneiform.  Write your own message in cuneiform.  Ask your teacher for the materials that you need.

 

Extension

4. On your Culture page, explain why writing was such an important invention.

Step 2: What else did we do?

 

Foundational

 

1.  Watch the video on the left.

 

2. On your Culture page write down what you think are the most important invention that the Mesopotamians created.  Answer on your culture the following questions:

 

-Why was this invention important to the Mesopotamians?

-Why do you think this is the most important invention that they created?

 

 

3. Create a video or model of the invention

 

 

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