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World History

Grade 6Social Studies45 min

aligned to Explain How Civilization Developed In Mesopotamia And How Fertile Land Supported This Development.

Learning Objective

I can explain how the fertile land in Mesopotamia allowed civilizations to develop there.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Mesopotamia: Crash Course World History #3

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe two ways the fertile land of Mesopotamia helped people grow enough food to support large populations. Explain how the ability to grow surplus food in Mesopotamia led to the development of specialized jobs beyond farming. ”

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