Jesse Warner

The Rise of Sumer Worksheet looks at the first city-state of Mesopotamia. It identifies the geographical challenges of the land. It identifies the first inventions and achievements of the Sumerians. Finally, it looks at the development of religion. This is Hand Out 3 of the unit.

This video packet is designed to be used with Discovery Education videos: Trade Routes/ Nomads to Farmers/ The Development of Writing. The video packet helps the students follow along and focus on the essential elements of the videos. This is Hand Out 5 of the unit.

This worksheet is designed to look at the beginnings of Judaism and the creation of Monotheism. It focuses on Abraham and his origins. The Fertile Crescent Unit transitions to look at the Hebrews and the 3 major monotheistic religions. This is Hand Out 9 of the unit.

This worksheet focuses on the major shift from the Paleolithic and Mesolithic Ages to the Neolithic Revolution and the development of permanent settlements with the development of agriculture and domestication of animals. This is Hand Out 5 of the unit.

This is a review before the History and Pre-History Units. This activity helps review and identify some simple elements of archaeology and learning about the past, including use of fossils, clue, artifacts, oral traditions, primary and secondary sources. This is Hand Out 5 of the unit.

The Hebrew Traditions review some of the significant elements and books and beliefs of Judaism. This is Hand Out 10 of the unit.

This handout is designed to be a review of the different fighting empires in Mesopotamia and the significant accomplishments of each during their time of control. This is Hand Out 8 of the unit.

This worksheet highlights the significant elements of the Paleolithic and Mesolithic Ages including survival strategies, food, shelter, tools and weapons. This is Hand Out 4 of the unit.

This is an activity to review and familiar important geographical features and ideas before entering into the History and Pre-History Units. This is Hand Out 3 of the unit.