This lesson introduces students to Enheduanna, an important but lesser-known female poet and her contributions to literature and history. Students will also consider how the role of women in history might change in various times and locations. Complete Lesson One class period needed. It could be the first of a three-period sequence on ancient female poets, utilizing all three parts of the World Poetry Day video. Essential Questions Who was Enheduanna? What contributions did she make to Ancient Mesopotamia? Objectives Improve reading fluency and comprehension of an encyclopedia article Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media Examine historical artifacts Includes Lesson plan Worksheet Map Illustrations Answer keys

In this lesson plan, students will learn about historical bias in ancient sources based on the example of Herodotus. Essential Questions What is historical bias, and how can it affect our understanding of past events? How do the perspectives and backgrounds of historians shape their accounts of events and cultural customs? What can the biases in ancient sources tell us about the societies and values of the authors who wrote them? Why is it important to recognize and account for bias when studying historical sources? Learning Objectives: Understand historical bias and its impact Gain insight into the historical context of ancient sources Apply bias analyses to modern contexts Skill-Based Objectives: Analyze primary sources Enhance communication and discussion skills Develop critical thinking, inquiry, and reflection skills Includes: Lesson plan Teacher instructions Answer keys Primary source material

Before class, students will be asked to read two World History Encyclopedia articles. Introduction (10-15 minutes) Hook: Start with a thought-provoking question: “How would you determine whether something is true or not? What process would you use?” Write students’ responses on the board to highlight different approaches, such as personal experience, advice from others, intuition, or logical reasoning. Explain that before the Scientific Revolution, people often relied on methods like tradition, philosophical reasoning, or religious teachings to determine the truth. Introduce the idea that the Scientific Method emerged as a new approach to discovering truth, emphasizing that this method is based on observation, experimentation, and evidence rather than solely on abstract reasoning or accepted beliefs. Hands-On Activity (25-30 minutes) Present the following scenario to the class: “A farmer notices that some crops in his field are growing poorly while others are thriving. He wants to understand why this is happening.” Divide the class into an even number of small groups. Half of the groups will receive Handout 1: Philosophical Approach and the other half will receive Handout 2: Scientific Method Approach. Instruct each group to brainstorm solutions to the farmer’s problem based on their assigned approach. Philosophical Approach: Groups might suggest reasons based on general principles, such as the alignment of the stars, the will of the gods, or moral interpretations of natural events. Scientific Method Approach: Groups should focus on making specific observations, forming testable hypotheses, designing experiments, and collecting data. Pair each Philosophical Approach group with a Scientific Method Approach group. Have the paired groups present their ideas to each other. Encourage them to discuss and debate the differences between the philosophical reasoning and the scientific method. Class Discussion and Reflection (15-20 minutes) Reflect on the activity, highlighting the strengths and limitations of each approach and the importance of the Scientific Method in advancing knowledge and solving problems. Summarize key takeaways from the lesson, emphasizing how the Scientific Method has led to a more systematic and evidence-based approach to knowledge. Reflect on how the Scientific Method has shaped modern knowledge and technology and ask students how they might use the Scientific Method in their own lives or future careers. Homework/Extension Students will pick one scientist from the collection of 12 Great Scientists of the Scientific Revolution, read their biography, and answer questions on the worksheet (see below). If needed, further research can be done to complete the worksheet.

This lesson plan will allow students to answer the following questions: Who were the Hittites and how did they impact the Ancient Near East? What lessons can be learned from the Treaty of Kadesh about the importance of diplomacy in resolving conflicts and maintaining peaceful relations between nations? Learning objectives: Be able to analyze and understand the impact of diplomacy on resolving conflicts in the Ancient Near East. Skill-based objectives: Improve reading, listening and viewing comprehension Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media Enhance communication and negotiation skills Develop critical thinking, inquiry, and reflection skills The lesson plan includes teacher instructions, worksheets, primary texts and answer keys.

This lesson plan has two parts. During the first part, students will watch a video introducing the Phoenicians and answer the questions on Worksheet #1. In the second part, students will participate in a trading simulation activity which will end in a discussion period about the cultural impact of Phoenician maritime trade. Students will be able to answer the following questions: How did the geographical location of Phoenician cities contribute to their success in maritime trade? What were the key goods traded by the Phoenicians, and how did these exchanges impact both Phoenician society and the civilizations they traded with? In what ways did Phoenician maritime trade contribute to the spread of culture throughout the Mediterranean? Includes teacher instructions, worksheets and answer keys.

This lesson pack on innovations and agriculture in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Two Lesson Plans => The Wheel & Advancements in Agriculture => Cuneiform, Literature & Libraries Additional Materials => Open Questions / Essay Questions => Quiz Questions => Recommended Resources => Vocabulary List => Answer Keys => Teacher Instructions Materials are included in Word, PDF and Excel formats. World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization with the mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cover image copyright Humankind / Amplitude / SEGA, used with permission.

This lesson pack on empires and warfare in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Two Lesson Plans => Assyrian & Akkadian Empires => Mesopotamian Warfare Additional Materials => Open Questions / Essay Questions => Quiz Questions => Recommended Resources => Vocabulary List => Answer Keys => Teacher Instructions Materials are included in Word, PDF and Excel formats. World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization with the mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cover image copyright Humankind / Amplitude / SEGA, used with permission.

This lesson pack on daily life in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Three Lesson Plans => Social Classes => Food, Fashion & Social Events => The Family Unit Additional Materials => Open Questions / Essay Questions => Quiz Questions => Recommended Resources => Vocabulary List => Answer Keys => Teacher Instructions Materials are included in Word, PDF and Excel formats. World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization with the mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cover image copyright Humankind / Amplitude / SEGA, used with permission.

This lesson pack on government and religion in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Three Lesson Plans => Rise of City States => Temples & Divine Kingship => Code of Hammurabi Additional Materials => Open Questions / Essay Questions => Quiz Questions => Recommended Resources => Vocabulary List => Answer Keys => Teacher Instructions Materials are included in Word, PDF and Excel formats. World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization with the mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cover image copyright Old World / Mohawk Games, used with permission.

This lesson pack on Geography, Economy and Trade in ancient Mesopotamia includes the following content: Two Lesson Plans => Mesopotamia’s Geography => Resources & Trade in Mesopotamia Additional Materials => Open Questions / Essay Questions => Quiz Questions => Recommended Resources => Vocabulary List => Answer Keys => Teacher Instructions Materials are included in Word, PDF and Excel formats. World History Encyclopedia is a non-profit organization with the mission to engage people with cultural heritage and to improve history education worldwide. Cover image copyright Old World / Mohawk Games, used with permission.

This Ancient Egypt Teaching Resource Bundle is a collection of teaching resources that you can download for free. Our teaching resources and lesson plans are adapted to students’ different levels of ability as well as teaching environments: Teachers and educators can use them in their classroom but also at home or in online classes, with small and easy adjustments. This bundle includes: 21 lesson plans Worksheets Quizzes and open questions (including answers) Key terms glossary Recommended resources Timeline Maps The following subject areas are covered, around which we have also created online Quizlets. Daily Life & Afterlife Geography, Economy & Trade Government Kingdom of Kush Ptolemaic Dynasty Religion & Mythology

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