6th Grade Mesopotamian Projects

6th Grade Mesopotamian Projects

(1) Create An Ancient Mesopotamia Journal

Pretend that you are living in ancient Mesopotamia. Imagine what your daily life would have been. Describe your 'pretend' life in a series of journal entries. Decide if you want to cover all the days in a week or less frequent stories over a longer time frame.

Journal Rubric

_______ (10) Booklet format – pages attached neatly
_______ (10) Complete sentences in legible handwriting
_______ (80) Minimum 8 dated thoughtful entries (100 word minimum)

(2) Identify the Positive and Negative Aspects of Mesopotamian Civilization

The 'cradle of civilization' was not necessarily all 'sunshine and roses.' Identify the major components of their civilization. Then identify both the positive and negative aspects of those developments.

(3) Make A Travel Brochure for Ancient Mesopotamia

Geographical Information (20 pts)- Locate city states on a map of Ancient Mesopotmaia and throughly and accurately describe the geographical features that support the city state.

Agricultural Techniques (20 pts)- Thoroughly and accurately describe 2 agricultural techniques and explain in detail how those techniques contributed to a surplus of goods.

Society, Religion, Politics (20 pts)- Throughly and accurately describe the social order, political powers and role of religion in the city-state.

Laws and Consequences (20 pts)-  Include examples of laws and consequences as well as a thorough explanation of why it is necessary to have a written set of laws.

Professional Presentation (10 pts)- The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting, well organized information and an excellent use of color.

Spelling (5 pts)- No spelling errors

Pictures (5pts)- All required pictures are included as well as some enhancements that are relevant to the topic.