Sumerian Achievements P.67-71 WRITING Cuneiform-1st system of writing 1st used to keep business records Scribes=writers Epics-long poems Still used today WRITING Alphabet Literature Scribes/writers

Still used today Technology Wheels – cars Tractors Sewers Weapons made from metal Potter’s wheel Clock Sumerian Technology The wheel Carts & wagons Potter’s wheel Plow Clock Sewers Use bronze to make strong weapons

Sumerian MATH & SCIENCE Number system based on 60 Recorded natural world Made and recorded medicine Still used today MATH & SCIENCE Number system Medicine Science books

Sumerian ARCHITECTURE One & two story houses Temples EX: Ziggurat Used Metal Still used today ARCHITECTURE Houses Churches, temples

Still used today ART Statues Jewelry Pottery Music Sumerian ART Statues of Gods Used ivory and wood Pottery Jewelry Cylinder seals-name stamp Music

Paragraph Which Sumerian achievement do you think is the best? Use facts from your notes to support your opinion. Your paragraph should have: Topic Sentence Main idea 1 Support 1 Main idea 2 Support 2 Main idea 3 Support 3 Conclusion

Example-Chapter 3 Paragraph Topic: The Sumerians had many important achievements, but one of the best achievements was in technology. Main Idea 1: First, the Sumerians invented the wheel. Support: We still use the wheel today for most of our transportation. Main idea 2: Secondly, the Sumerians invented the plow. Support: The plow is used for farming, and is like a modern day tractor. Main idea 3: Lastly, the Sumerians created sewers in their cities. Support: Sewers showed advanced technology and are important to both cities in the past and cities today. Conclusion: While all Sumerian achievements are important, they showed excellence in technology achievements.

Your paragraph should be in paragraph form! The Sumerians had many important achievements, but one of the best achievements was in technology.First, the Sumerians invented the wheel. We still use the wheel today for most of our transportation. Secondly, the Sumerians invented the plow. The plow is used for farming, and is like a modern day tractor. Lastly, the Sumerians created sewers in their cities. Sewers showed advanced technology and are important to both cities in the past and cities today.While all Sumerian achievements are important, they showed excellence in technology achievements.