Sumerians
Ur
Babylon
Hummurabi
Abraham
Those are just some of the people and places that come to mind when we think of ancient Mesopotamia.
If you’re looking for resources to use to teach your kids about those ancient civilizations that lived around the Tigris and Euphrates rivers so long ago, look no further. I have some websites here that offer information, maps, videos, lesson plans, printables and interactive tours (without a TARDIS) of ancient Mesopotamia. So grab a pick and start digging into the archeological goodies below and don’t forget to bring a flashlight.
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ducksters: This is a kid-friendly site with lots of info on Mesopotamia including culture, people, and timelines.
The British Museum: This site offers an interactive journey for kids and adults alike.
TimeMaps: You’ll find not only maps but timelines and historical information as well on this page.
Mr. Donn: Lesson plans, videos, and child-friendly descriptions can be found on Mr. Donn’s site.
Kids Discover: Get free learning tools on this Kids Discover page.
Watch Know Learn: This page has links to free videos and includes appropriate age range for each one.
History for Kids: This page is about West Asian history but it includes Mesopotamia.
Ignite Learning: This PDF is a unit on ancient Mesopotamia.
University of Chicago: This university museum site offers interactives and teaching materials.
Edsitement: This is a lesson plan about the cuneiform system of writing.
Oklahoma Homeschool: This page offers a unit study with recommended books and websites.
KB Teachers: This page has a series of history worksheets that includes ancient Mesopotamia.
High Hill Homeschool: This site has a fun “Mesopotamia Song” for kids to sing along with.
Harrington Harmonies: This page has a really fun Ancient Babylon and Assyria Art Lesson for Kids.
I hope your “dig” was successful. If you know others who are searching for info on ancient Mesopotamia, feel free to share this page with them.
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