B: Week 2: Mesopotamia

(3500 b.c. - 539 b.c.)

Day One: Sketch the Time Period, Artwork and Information / Characteristics.

Stele of Hammurabi (1780 BC)

300 Law Entries

Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi Video

Day Two: Sketch the Artwork and Information / Characteristics.

White Ziggurat at Ur (3500 BCE)

Stepped Pyramid

Used to worship Anu, the sun god.

Day Three: Create your name using Cuneiform!

(Teacher Led Demonstration)

Create your name by drawing Cuneiform.

Day Four: Creative Writing:

Create a list of laws that should apply to students:

At least 5 Laws: serious, funny, etc. PG-13!

Be prepared to discuss ideas!

Day Five: Sketch the Artwork and Information / Characteristics.

Lamassu (720 BC) (Assyrian)

Human-headed animal guardian figure.

Placed at gate entrance for protection.

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