Quarter 1 Week 4 Overview

Aspects of Civilization and Mesopotamia

 

This week you will be learning how historians classify information when studying ancient Civilizations. We will begin by using the first ancient civilization of Mesopotamia as our example.

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This week I will use the five Aspects of Civilization to begin studying the world of Ancient Mesopotamia.

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I know I am successful when:

    • I can explain the five aspects of civilization.
    • I can categorize information into the five aspects.
    • I can identify geographical features and characteristics of the Fertile Crescent.
    • I can identify similarities and differences between the Sumerian, Assyrian, and Babylonian civilizations.
    • I can describe Mesopotamian religious beliefs. 

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Checkmark.pngTO DO LIST

      • Complete Lessons 1-5, including practice activities! 
      • Submit the "Favorite Place on Earth" Assignment as part of Lesson 2.
      • Submit the "Check for Understanding - Religion in Mesopotamia" as part of Lesson 5.