Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of Mesopotamia. Please consider the following:
- Have you ever wondered how civilizations began and developed over time?
- What do you think are the essential factors that contribute to the growth and success of a city or region?
- How do you think the innovations and discoveries of ancient civilizations impact our lives today?
- Have you heard of Mesopotamia before, and if so, what do you know about it?
- What do you think is the significance of studying ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Look at the featured image and describe what you see. What do you think this activity will be about based on the image? Consider the following questions:
- What geographical features do you notice in the image?
- Are there any notable structures, buildings, or monuments in the image?
- What do you think the image is trying to convey about Mesopotamia?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of Mesopotamia and its significance in history.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic and pause at the following strategic points:
- Pause at 2:00 minutes and discuss: What were some of the key factors that made Mesopotamia suitable for agriculture and the development of cities?
- Pause at 5:00 minutes and discuss: What were some of the significant contributions of Mesopotamia to civilization, such as advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and law?
- Pause at 8:00 minutes and discuss: How did the city-states and empires of Mesopotamia, such as the Akkadian Empire, Assyria, and Babylon, impact the region’s politics and culture?
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Vocabulary Focus:
Review the key vocabulary related to Mesopotamia, including terms such as Mesopotamia, Akkadian Empire, cuneiform, Code of Hammurabi, base-60 system, zodiac, Assyria, Babylon, and civilization. Consider the following questions:
- What does each term refer to, and how are they related to Mesopotamia?
- How do these terms contribute to our understanding of Mesopotamia’s history and significance?
Grammar Focus:
Review the grammar focus on the use of the present perfect simple and past simple tenses. Consider the following questions:
- How are the present perfect simple and past simple tenses used to describe completed actions in the past?
- What are some examples of how these tenses are used in the context of Mesopotamia’s history?
Complete the grammar quiz to practice your understanding of the present perfect simple and past simple tenses.