Agriculture in Mesopotamia
Grade 5 · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe what crops Mesopotamians grew and why farming was important to them.
Warm-Up Video
National Geographic · 4:10
Ancient Mesopotamia 101 | National Geographic
Practice Questions
7 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on what you learned in the video, explain why farming was so important to the people living in Mesopotamia. The video says Mesopotamia was a good place for agriculture. What three things made it ideal for farming? ”
Teacher Guide
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