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Students will be able to...
debate the importance of Mesopotamian inventions on the impact they had on society past and present
SS Binder
Chromebook
Mesopotamia Madness Bracket (given in class)
Defend Your Invention (posted in Classroom)
Art Supplies
Guided Instruction
Guided Instruction
Day 2
Day 2
Who had to closest winning bracket?
Independent Practice
Independent Practice
Day 1-2
Day 1-2
Read the about the inventions below in order to rank their importance. As you read, complete the brackets based upon which Mesopotamian invention YOU think is most significant. You will save this sheet for later and see if you have the winning bracket and get a prize!
Then work with your groups to complete the Defend Your Invention handout. You will need to answer the following about your winning invention:
How did your winning invention change history?
How might life today be different without this winning invention?
Why is your winning invention significant today?
Why are the other inventions not as significant as your winning invention?
Day 2
Day 2
Sumerian Inventions Advertisement
It’s 2700 B.C. and you are hired by a Sumerian advertising firm. Your job is to create an advertisement for one of Sumer’s most popular inventions. You have a stone tablet (or poster), and a few other rudimentary tools to create your advertisement. Thankfully, a writing system has already been developed to help you communicate your invention! (Although, we will be using English to translate, since your teacher does not have a strong command of cuneiform).
Your advertisement must:
explain how the invention helps the buyer (Ms. Pruden)
convince the buyer (Ms. Pruden) that they need to purchase the item
include a product slogan to catch the buyer’s (Ms. Pruden) interest
provide a picture of the invention
List of Possible Inventions:
wheel
plow
Archimedes screw
chariot
sailboat
board games
number system
irrigation
harp/lyre
laws/justice system
clock
12 month calendar
glass
pottery wheel
bricks
bronze
astronomy
writing system
soap
Homework
Homework
Finish Incomplete Work
Finish Incomplete Work
Day 2- Finish poster
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