Ancient China Mesopotamia Cuneiform Writing Activities

If your students enjoy learning about writing systems from ancient civilizations, then you’ll be able to save money with this bundle of Mesopotamian cuneiform and Ancient China oracle bone writing activities.

Ancient China:
In activity one, students can choose from these options:

• Write the script in the boxes on the page given or on their own paper to practice, and then write a message on the oracle bone.
• Copy over the script.

In activity two, students:
Search for the symbols on the oracle bone, then circle and label them.

Mesopotamia:
In activity one (Sumerian), students can:

• Write the script next to the symbols, in the boxes given, or on their own paper.
• Copy over the symbols.

In activity two (old Persian), students can:

• Write their name and decode “Cradle of Civilization”.
• Write their name and decode “Pottery Wheel”.
• Extension – students can use the symbols to write their own word or message.

I hope your students enjoy learning about these fascinating early writing systems.

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