Excavate! Mesopotamia

Learn ancient History in a brand new way with Excavate! Mesopotamia, a world history game for students! Use Archaeological thinking to evaluate evidence from aspects of Babylonian, Sumerian, and Assyrian daily life not covered in textbooks. By excavating and analyzing three significant locations, players will:   · Explore the significance of Sumerian art · Gain knowledge on the military’s duty in ancient Assyria · Describe the function of gods in Babylonian society · Distinguish the roles of women and men in Mesopotamian societies · Compare and contrast the lifestyles of the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Sumerians · Piece together daily life · Explain architectural innovations that were used to build temples and palaces   “The quality of information and the methodology behind the questions is stronger than any educational game I've ever played.” K-12 Director of Technology, MD   Excavate! Series: Built in consultation with history teachers, Excavate! uses questions to focus student inquiry as they dig, analyze, report, and learn through object-based evaluation. This is part of a multi-game world history series that includes old and new world civilizations such as Rome, Greece, Egypt, Maya, Inca and more. All Excavate! history games have accompanying lesson plan materials and additional activities available from our website for free.