2: MeMesopotamia (3500 b.c. - 539 b.c.

)
Week 2: Mesopotamia (3500BC-539 BC)
Day One: Sketch the Time Period, Artwork and
Information / Characteristics.

Stele of Hammurabi (1780 BC)

Hammurabi on left receiving laws from
Shamash (sun god)
Shamash is sitting on a Ziggurat with a full

beard (symbolizes power)

Narration in Stone Relief
300 Law Entries

Law Code Stele of King Hammurabi Video

Day Two: Sketch

the Artwork and Information /

Characteristics.

Ziggurat (Stepped Pyramid)

Day Three: Create your version of a stele!

(Teacher Led Demonstration)
Using a white colored pencil on a black
paper, illustrate an event in your life that is

extremely important.
It may be in past or future.
Day Four: Creative Writing:
Create a list of laws that should apply to students.
at least 5 Laws: serious, funny, etc. PG-13!
(5-10 Sentences) Be prepared to discuss ideas!
Day Five: Sketch the Artwork and Information /
Characteristics.

Gate of Ishtar (575 BC) (Ancient Babylon)

(Built by King Nebuchadnezzar)