Today in SS 11/19

Learning Goals:
-Explain the importance of the development of writing in Mesopotamia.
-Describe the way Mesopotamians kept records.   

Activities:
Writing~ Cuneiform


Homework:
None

Today in Social Studies 11/19

Learning Goal:
Translate a personal Mesopotamian journal entry into cuneiform on a clay tablet.


Vocab:
Cuneiform
Stylus


Did You Know:
Journal Entry (Last night's homework)


Activity:
Clay Tablets


Questions to Consider:
*How does writing with a stylus on clay compare to writing with a pencil on paper or typing on a computer?
*What does the size of a clay tablet reflect?


Homework:
None- Have a great weekend!