Mesopotamia: “The Land Between the Rivers”

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Mesopotamia: “The Land Between the Rivers” Coach Crews World History

The Land Between the Rivers Daily Outcome: Mesopotamia began in the valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Before you leave, you will: Be able to locate this region on a map Know how the people used the river

Before Class Reading Pages 17-20 (stop at “A Skilled People”)

Mesopotamia Introduction http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ki8S5I83Ccc&safe=active

8/26 – Two Rivers in Mesopotamia Use your resources to complete the blank map of Mesopotamia provided Use colored pencils to separate the different places after you locate them If time remains, complete the questions on the back

Before You Go Which two rivers border Mesopotamia? What is a ziggurat? Spend remaining class time reviewing section vocabulary