Ancient Mesopotamia Activity Hammurabi Code
Engage students in thoughtful activities related to one of our earliest codices of law, the Code of Hammurabi. Students read background information on the Code of Hammurabi. Students participate in one or more of three activities. Customize to your classroom.
Included in this resource:
Background information
Examples of Hammurabi's code
Three activities
Teacher's guide
Editable slides and PDF files included.
A great addition to your study of the Ancient Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia resources currently available include:
Interactive Notebook (digital and non-digital versions available)
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What teachers say about these Ancient Mesopotamia activities:
Great resource. My students loved learning about the different codes of Hammurabi and how it relates to them now! Thank you!
My students loved this. They were fully engaged with the topic and this encouraged them to dig deeper and analyze.
My students really made connections from the Law Code to modern day law!
Great resource! My kids loved coming up with crazy punishments like Hammurabi did.
Students loved it!
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