TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 2014

Drill: Why do groups make laws?

HW: Hammurabi Code- Was it Just- Document A and B Questions

Obj: Describe the achievements of Ancient Babylon to determine the impact they had on the people of Mesopotamia.

WORLD CAFÉ DIRECTIONS1. Read the laws with your group2. Read the question3. Brainstorm answers to the question4. Record answers on your worksheet5. Pick the BEST answer your group has

and write it on the Yellow Paper.

A-Recorder- Writes on the PosterB- Time Keeper- Check time remainingC- Discussion Leader- Starts by reading QuestionD-Bouncer- Let Ms. Yelito know who is not on trackE- Fact Checker- Does the answer make sense?

EXIT TICKET

Were the laws fair?

Justify your response

EMPIREA large area controlled by one group.

Usually expands to take over other ethnic groups

How did geography influence the development of sedentary societies then civilizations in Mesopotamia?

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/worldhistory/sumerians/

EXIT TICKET1. How did the invention of

Cuneiform impact the people of Sumer?

2. Which invention improved the lives of Sumerians the most? Why?

LAW CODEA list of laws.Example: Hammurabi’s Code- a set of laws written by Hammurabi.

TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 19 2013

Drill: What is a city-state?

HW: History Makers: Hammurabi

Obj: Describe the domestic policies of Hammurabi in order to analyze the impact the policies had on the people of Babylon.

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YOUR MISSION:1. Read about your section of society :

1. Health Care 2. Criminal Justice System 3. Family Life 4. Jobs 5. Women

2. Answer the questions on the White Sheet in your folder.

1. Be as SPECIFIC as Possible.

YOUR MISSION:

Council of Advisors, I, whom Anu and Bel called by name me, Hammurabi, the exalted prince, who fears the gods, wants to bring about the rule of righteousness in this land, to destroy the wicked and the evil-doers. Those who are ruled by me will find that the strong will no longer harm the weak. I rule over the people like Shamash, god of the sun, to enlighten the land, to further the well being of mankind.

Thanks to my building projects here in southern Mesopotamia—such as the great and lesser canals—my people have prospered and multiplied. Now, my land is crowded. My people complain that there is crime. My people complain that they cannot get a fair price for their labor and yet they must pay too much for what they need. The people cry out that they want more of the things possessed by the nations surrounding us so that we can build many fine cities, supply the people with useful metals, and increase the strength of our armies. To enrich this kingdom, we need more people who will buy our excess grains.

PROBLEMS TO SOLVE…

1. Keep my people happy and maintain stability here in Babylonia?

2. Let the people know that I am a fair and just ruler?3. Reduce crime?4. Guarantee fair wages?5. Guarantee that citizens are treated fairly by trades

people and professionals?6. Guarantee that trades people and professionals get

fair treatment?7. Make sure that slaves do not revolt?8. Provide for the things my people desire?9. Relieve overcrowding?10. Supply my magnificent armies with the materials

they need and reward my generals and soldiers?11. Find markets for our excess crops?

WITHIN YOUR GROUPS As the Group of Advisors, pick 5 of the

questions you would like to solve. What are 5 laws you could write to solve

these problems? Remember… is this fair to everyone?

A- Timekeeper B- Discussion Leader C- Bouncer- for those off topic! D- Fact Checker E- Recorder

EXIT TICKETBased on today’s discussions, describe what life was like in Ancient Babylon.

How did Hammurabi’s policies impact the people living in Babylon?

Use specifics in your answer.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO BEING A SEDENTARY SOCIETY?

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 5 2012Drill: List 2 achievements of Assyria.

HW: Interpreting Charts Due Thursday.

Obj: Compare and contrast the civilizations of Sumer, Assyria and Babylon.

TUESDAY DECEMBER 4 2012

Drill: Who was Hammurabi?

HW: Interpreting Charts Due Thursday.

Obj: Identify and describe the achievements of ancient Assyria

FERTILE CRESCENT

Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

IRAQ WAR TAKE TREASURES: HTTP://BCPS.NBCLEARN.COM/PORTAL/SITE/K-12/BROWSE?CUECARD=5814

http://mesopotamia.lib.uchicago.edu/interactives/DigIntoHistory.html

FRIDAY DECEMBER 7 2012

Drill: Where is Persia?HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends.

Obj: Describe the achievements of the Persians

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 2014Drill: What is an Empire?

HW: Notebook Organization Never Ends.

Obj: Identify and describe cultural characteristics of the Sumerians and Babylonians