The Beginning of Civilization in Sumer: The Advent of Written Communication
A document-based teaching unit
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The invention of writing was a key event in history. In this unit, students explore the beginnings of written language. Students read colorful contemporary documents and compare cuneiform notation to Morse code.
Grades 5-8
Lessons
Lesson One: Readiness- What is History?
Lessons Two: Geographic Discussions
Lessons Three: Achievements of Sumer
Lessons Four The Life of a Scribe
Lessons Five: The Beginnings of Written Communication
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