International Coalition for Multilingual Education and Equity (ICMEE)
Document Type
Learning Object
Date of this Version
2020
Citation
International Consortium for Multilingual Excellence in Education (ICMEE) https://cehs.unl.edu/icmee/learning-packets/
Introduction letter available in English and Spanish.
Abstract
You will travel through time learning about ancient civilizations and their impact on our world today. You will begin by discovering Mesopotamia, the first recorded civilization in history.
Day 1 • Mesopotamia vocabulary, Intro reading: Life in Sumerian times Mesopotamia, Comprehension quiz, Map of Mesopotamia scavenger hunt, Intro to Fractions
Day 2 • Vocabulary crossword puzzle, Primary source: Code of Hammurabi, Inventions of Mesopotamia, part 1, Sumerian writing, Comparing fractions
Day 3 • Secondary source: Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Inventions of Mesopotamia, part 2, Creative writing: The Epic of Gilgamesh, part 1, Comprehension quiz, Equivalent fractions
Day 4 • Reading: Daily Sumerian life, Mesopotamian meals, Creative writing: The Epic of Gilgamesh, part 2, Fraction word problems
Day 5 • Vocabulary story, Mesopotamia timeline, Fractions mystery picture, Weekly reflection
My Packet Journal
Reference Sheet
Answer Keys
During these 10 weeks, yDuring these 10 weeks, y Detected language : English
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Elementary Education Commons
Comments
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