The City of Ur

Grade 6Social Studies45 min

Learning Objective

I can explain the social hierarchy and daily life of people living in the ancient city of Ur.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Ur: A Short History of a Great Sumerian City

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the social hierarchy in the city of Ur, based on the information presented in the video. Provide examples of different social classes and their roles. Based on the video, what evidence suggests differences in the daily lives of people in Ur based on their social status?

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