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LESSON 1
The Role of Women in Ancient Mesopotamia
Development of a short (2-3 page) essay using primary and secondary sources.
Created By: Peter M. Scheidler, Kenwood Academy High School, Chicago, IL
Subject Area(s): World Studies
For Grade Level(s): 9–11
Time Needed: Two class days of computer lab time, or two evenings of research time for students with Internet access outside of school. Two class days of discussions in groups of three.
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Migration into Ancient Mesopotamia, a Mapping Lesson.
General Description of Lesson Plan: Students will be told to think like members of the Art Department of a scholarly journal. The Editor has decided that a particular article needs something to go with it, and it is their job to produce it. Ultimately, the thing they will need to produce is a map, though this information is initially withheld from the students.
Created By: Peter M. Scheidler, Kenwood Academy High School, Chicago, IL
Subject Area(s): Social Studies: Geography and History
For Grade Level(s): 6–12
Time Needed: One evening to read the passage and take notes. One full period to produce draft maps, compare them with peers, and produce a final draft of the map.
