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Mesopotamia

What is the most important physical feature needed for civilizations to develop? Why? Quick Write

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2015 Essential Question? 1). Why is Mesopotamia a great place for a civilization? Course Essential Question: How does geography influence the way people live and move? Warm Up: Quick Write/Turn in Early Humans ICER Game Plan: 1). Quick Write Discussion 2). Map Analysis 3). Map Completion 4). Notes/Annotation Homework: Take Notes and Word Wise due Friday Pg. 110-117 Objectives: I will: 1). Analyze the geography of Mesopotamia 2). Explain the geographic features of Mesopotamia and how it influenced human life.

The Fertile Crescent Fertile Crescent Area of fertile land that is crescent-shaped that lies between the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf. Mesopotamia- “land between two rivers” The Fertile Crescent

Class Activity: Analyzing Maps Compare the following two maps to each other and answer the following question: Why is Sumer located where its located? What landforms make it an appealing location? What does elevation have to do with it? Is the area suitable for trade? Class Activity: Analyzing Maps

Geography of Mesopotamia Mountains in the North Taurus and Zagros Mountain Chains Why do they benefit Mesopotamia? Provide extra fresh water for the Tigris and Euphrates Snow melts during Spring and floods the rivers, bringing fertile soil. Low elevation in the South Climate of a desert with little rainfall, however, the soil is very rich. Water flows down hill, this is area is the “low spot” of the area. All of the nutrients settle here. Geography of Mesopotamia

Geography of Mesopotamia Rivers Tigris and Euphrates Carry fertile soil from the mountains into the area. Provide constant supply of fresh water Can be used to travel into the ocean for trade or fishing. Geography of Mesopotamia

Other Benefits of Geography Mountains are a formidable barrier in the north, very difficult to cross. Helps protect the area. Deserts in the south make it difficult to cross. Other Benefits of Geography

Problems with Geography Floods could be provide too much water Crops and villages could be washed away. Little rainfall Plants died as the ground dried up. Problems with Geography

How did people adapt? Floods could be provide too much water Crops and villages could be washed away. Little rainfall Plants died as the ground dried up. How did people adapt?

Seed Funnel

Irrigation in Mesopotamia

Wednesday, November 4th , 2015 Essential Question? 1). Why is Mesopotamia a great place for a civilization? Course Essential Question: How does geography influence the way people live and move? Warm Up: Quick Write/Turn in Early Humans ICER Game Plan: 1). ICER organizer Workday Goal- Complete your ICER organizer and write the “I”. Take Notes and Word Wise due Friday Pg. 110-117 Objectives: I will: 1). Complete an ICER describing the impact of geography on Mesopotamian life.

Thursday, November 5th , 2015 Essential Question? 1). Why is Mesopotamia a great place for a civilization? Course Essential Question: How does geography influence the way people live and move? Warm Up: Quick Write/Turn in Early Humans ICER Game Plan: 1). ICER organizer Workday Goal- Complete “CE’s” of your ICER. Take Notes and Word Wise- Due Next Monday Pg. 110-117 Objectives: I will: 1). Complete an ICER describing the impact of geography on Mesopotamian life.