Humans have been attempting to communicate their thoughts since almost the beginning of their time on earth. In fact, over 24,000 years ago, cave walls were drawn upon, leaving their mark for present day man to enjoy. It was around 20,000 years ago that tally marks began to appear...on cave walls, on sticks and on…
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Murder in Mesopotamia {Book Review}
As the title suggests, Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie, is a murder mystery occurring in Mesopotamia with Christie's premier detective, Hercule Poirot at the helm. It is set during an archeological dig in Iraq, modern day Mesopotamia. Incidentally, the Royal Cemetery at Ur in Mesopotamia was where the author met her husband, Sir Max…
Secret Suffragette Review
Yesterday, I finished Secret Suffragette by Barbara Mitchelhill. The title caught my eye because my younger girls and I had done a hugely successful suffragette unit study whilst in the middle of a larger Edwardian Unit. The suffragettes captured our interest and we dug much deeper than I had first planned. Read More: Our suffragette…
Homeschool Log Book {June}
Morning Meeting I hold a morning meeting for between 30-40 minutes per day with both girls. I read the following curriculum out-loud: Who Is God? – Chapter Six – How Will You Run the Race? Instructions on how to make sensible and wise decisions about your life. Mystery of History Vol 2: The Early Church and the…
Samarra Culture {Mesopotamia Unit}
The Samarra culture is a prehistoric period of history which developed from the pottery neolithic era of the Natufians. There are three such cultures (Halaf, Sumarra and Ubaid), Halaf being the oldest. These three cultures comprise the very beginnings of the Mesopotamian Civilisation which followed. Read More: Natufian People – the very first known settled hunters and…
Halaf Culture {Mesopotamia Unit}
The Halaf culture is a prehistoric period of history which developed from the pottery neolithic era of the Natufians. There are three such cultures (Halaf, Samarra and Ubaid), with Halaf being the oldest. Read More: Natufian People – the very first known settled hunters and gatherers, who lived in the Levant region of Mesopotamia during the…
Göbekli Tepe Art
Following my last post on Göbekli Tepe, I thought it might be fun to look at some Göbekli Tepe art and perhaps make some for ourselves. I have split this post into the three different sections: Engravings, low reliefs and high reliefs. I have made an accompanying video for each section, as well as some…
Homeschool Log Book {March 2023}
Morning Meeting Who Is God? - Chapter Four - Can You Trust Your Feelings? which focused on Psalm 43:5. This was a really great chapter about giving your feelings the right amount of attention rather than being controlled by them. Mystery of History Vol 2: The Early Church and the Middle Ages. We completed the…
Göbekli Tepe Lesson
Göbekli Tepe ('Tepe' = mound) has fascinated archeologists since Klaus Schmidt realised its importance in 1995. In the beginning, it was thought to be a simple but impressive megalith, similar to Stone Henge. As time has gone by and Göbekli Tepe reveals her secrets, it is now known to be so much more than a…
How to Make a Neolithic Double-Headed Figurine
In this post, I will be attempting to show you how to make a Neolithic double-headed figurine. You may have seen from my last post the disaster that was my figurine debacle. The Natufian White Ware was fine, but the figurines were terrible. I tried them using both plain plaster and then the more 'true…
Natufian White Ware {Mesopotamia Unit Study}
Did you know that the Natufian people discovered a way to make clay-like vessels without the use of actual clay? In this post we will be exploring the Natufian use of lime plaster as well as demonstrating how to make your own Natufian White Ware using Plaster of Paris. Read More: Natufian People - the…
Natufian Art {Mesopotamia Unit Study}
Man have always found ways to create. It seems to be a vital part of being human. In fact, it is one of the things which set us apart from animals. Did it contribute anything to human survival? Probably not. And yet we still created. On stone, in caves, using peplos, tusks and wood -…
Natufian Culture
The Natufian culture is essential to study when learning about the birth of civilisation in the Fertile Crescent. After all, they were the first hunters and gatherers who gradually changed from a nomadic lifestyle to a fully settled existence in the Levant region. It is imperative to understand their lives before studying the Mesopotamian civilisation.…
The First Day of a Unit Study
Start strong and finish strong is my motto! If you want to have a memorable time on the first day of a unit study and build your children's excitement for the weeks ahead, this is the post for you! In this post, I will be sharing some of the ways I build excitement for each…
Using Note-booking with Unit Studies
If you're looking for a method of recording your children's learning, using note-booking alongside your unit studies might just be perfect! Read on to find out why note booking really is the answer to all your homeschool woes... What is Note-booking? Note-booking refers to the recording of a child's learning in the form of writing,…