TUESDAY DECEMBER 2 2014
Drill:
Why do groups
make laws?
HW:
Hammurabi CodeWas 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 DIRECTIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Read the laws with your group
Read the question
Brainstorm answers to the question
Record answers on your worksheet
Pick the BEST answer your group has
and write it on the Yellow Paper.
A-Recorder- Writes on the Poster
B- Time Keeper- Check time remaining
C- Discussion Leader- Starts by reading Question
D-Bouncer- Let Ms. Yelito know who is not on track
E- Fact Checker- Does the answer make sense?
EXIT TICKET
Were
the laws
fair?
Justify your
response
EMPIRE
A
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 TICKET
1.
2.
How did the invention of
Cuneiform impact the people
of Sumer?
Which invention improved
the lives of Sumerians the
most? Why?
LAW CODE
A
list of laws.
Example:
Hammurabi’s Code- a
set of laws written by
Hammurabi.
TUESDAY , NOVEMBER 19 2013
Drill:
state?
HW:
What is a city-
History Makers:
Hammurabi
Obj: Describe the domestic
policies of Hammurabi in
order to analyze the impact
the policies had on the people
of Babylon.
C
ITY-STATE
A city and the
surrounding farmland.
Hammurabi’s Code
YOUR MISSION:
1.
Read about your section of society :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
2.
Health Care
Criminal Justice System
Family Life
Jobs
Women
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 TICKET
Based
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 2012
Drill:
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:
HW:
Where is Persia?
Notebook Organization
Never Ends.
Obj: Describe the
achievements of the Persians
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 2014
Drill:
What is an
Empire?
HW:
Notebook Organization
Never Ends.
Obj: Identify and describe
cultural characteristics of the
Sumerians and Babylonians