Between Two Rivers by Moudhy Al-Rashid is a compelling history book that explores ancient Mesopotamia through everyday experiences rather than just notable figures. It highlights the significance of writing, featuring artifacts to illustrate life over 3,000 years. The book is particularly valuable for homeschoolers seeking relatable and engaging historical narratives.
Category: History – Ancient Mesopotamia
Is Sargon or Lugalzagesi the Strongest King? A Homeschool History Lesson for Curious Minds
The lesson explores a debate between Sargon of Akkad and Lugalzagesi, two influential kings of ancient Mesopotamia, allowing children to understand different definitions of strength in leadership. Through critical thinking and engaging activities, students learn to appreciate historical context and compare the lasting impacts of both rulers on society.
Pizza Box Presentation
The post introduces a creative and engaging homeschooling method called the pizza box presentation, utilizing a pizza box as a three-dimensional display for students to showcase learning through visuals and summaries. This presentation format enhances creativity, oral communication, and hands-on learning, making it a memorable way to share knowledge across various subjects.
Hands-On History Mesopotamia Book Review
Hands-On History Mesopotamia by Lorna Oakes offers an interactive introduction to ancient Assyria and Babylonia for young readers. Combining historical information with engaging projects, the book features over 300 illustrations and clear explanations of daily life, innovations, and the significance of Mesopotamian civilizations in shaping human history. This resource encourages exploration and creativity.
Then and Now by Perring and Perring {Book Review}
Then and Now: The Wonders of the Ancient World Brought to Life is an educational book by Stefania and Dominic Perring, published in 1991. It utilizes acetate overlays to juxtapose 20 ancient sites as they exist now with reconstructions of their historical appearances. The book received acclaim for its educational value and engaging format.
Gilgamesh the Hero Book Review for Homeschoolers
Gilgamesh the Hero by Geraldine McCaughrean is a retelling of the Epic of Gilgamesh, making ancient history and mythology accessible for homeschooling. The story explores themes of friendship, mortality, and wisdom through the journey of Gilgamesh and Enkidu. This book serves as an excellent resource for Mesopotamia studies and discussion.
Build Your Own Shaduf: DIY STEM Project
The post discusses the shaduf, an ancient irrigation tool used in Egypt and Mesopotamia to lift water. It explains its components, how it works as a simple machine, cultural significance, and historical context. The post includes instructions to build a shaduf as a hands-on STEM project, promoting learning through creativity.
Treasures from Bible Times: Exploring Biblical Archaeology
Treasures from Bible Time by Alan R. Millard is a foundational work in biblical archaeology that explores key archaeological findings related to the Bible. Despite its 1985 publication date and dated content, it remains a valuable resource thanks to its accessible writing and rich illustrations, appealing to both casual readers and serious scholars.
Dig This! by Michael Avi-Yonah {Book Review}
Dig This! How Archaeologists Uncover Our Past by Michael Avi-Yonah is an introductory, youth-oriented title that explains the methods of archaeology and the history behind key discoveries. Published in 1993, the book is part of the Buried Worlds series and is considered a solid, foundational resource for students aged between 9 and 14. Overall Impressions of Dig This!……
Treasures Under the Sand by Alan Honour {Book Review}
Treasures Under the Sand: Leonard Woolley’s Finds at Ur by Alan Honour is a classic Young Adult (YA) biography of the pioneering archaeologist Sir Leonard Woolley. Published in 1968, the book focuses on Woolley’s famous excavations at Ur, highlighting his contributions to turning archaeology from a “haphazard treasure hunt” into a scientific discipline. This is a……
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp {Book Review}
Ancient Mesopotamia by Virginia Schomp is a thorough introduction to the topic, specifically aimed at 11-18 year olds. It is a clear and accessible resource, especially for homeschoolers and younger students who might find the history of the region confusing. For me, it was an excellent overview. Alongside, the Eyewitness Ancient Mesopotamia book, it makes a fabulous……
Printable Mesopotamia Luggage Stickers
These printable Mesopotamia luggage stickers are a perfect addition to a homeschool ancient Mesopotamia unit study! Do check out my MEGA Mesopotamia Unit Study post to find out just where Proto-cuneiform fit into the history of Mesopotamia. This huge post has lots of printable, videos, science experiments and, as always, stacks of suggestions for easy hands on……
Mesopotamia Tickets and Luggage Labels {Mesopotamia Unit}
As part of my Mesopotamia Unit Study, I have made some fun extras to help get your children in the mood such as some Mesopotamia tickets and luggage labels. I have also made some passports and luggage stickers which I will share in another post in the future. These are all great additions to your……
The Seven Great Cities of Mesopotamia {Book Review}
The Seven Great Cities of Mesopotamia is a great addition to your homeschool Mesopotamia unit study, and is especially aimed at younger students. Do check out my MEGA Mesopotamia Unit Study post to find out just where the seven cities fit into the history of Mesopotamia. This huge post has lots of printable, videos and science experiments.……
Cone Mosaics of Urek
The cone mosaics of Urek are thought to be some of the earliest examples of mosaic art in the world. This post will cover what they are, how they were produced and why. It will culminate in a video showing you how to make your own from polymer clay. Pin this post to bookmark it……