1. Sumerian Achievements P.67-71
WRITING
Cuneiform-1st system of writing
1st used to keep business records
Scribes=writers
Epics-long poems
Still used today
WRITING
Alphabet
Literature
Scribes/writers

2. Still used today
Technology
Wheels – cars
Tractors
Sewers
Weapons made from metal
Potter’s wheel
Clock
Sumerian
Technology
The wheel
Carts & wagons
Potter’s wheel
Plow
Clock
Sewers
Use bronze to make strong weapons

3. Sumerian
MATH & SCIENCE
Number system based on 60
Recorded natural world
Made and recorded medicine
Still used today
MATH & SCIENCE
Number system
Medicine
Science books

4. Sumerian
ARCHITECTURE
One & two story houses
Temples EX: Ziggurat
Used Metal
Still used today
ARCHITECTURE
Houses
Churches, temples

5. Still used today ART Statues Jewelry Pottery Music Sumerian ART
Statues of Gods
Used ivory and wood
Pottery
Jewelry
Cylinder seals-name stamp
Music

6. Paragraph
Which Sumerian achievement do you think is the best? Use facts from your notes to support your opinion. Your paragraph should have: Topic Sentence Main idea 1 Support 1 Main idea 2 Support 2 Main idea 3 Support 3 Conclusion

7. Example-Chapter 3 Paragraph
Topic: The Sumerians had many important achievements, but one of the best achievements was in technology.
Main Idea 1: First, the Sumerians invented the wheel.
Support: We still use the wheel today for most of our transportation.
Main idea 2: Secondly, the Sumerians invented the plow.
Support: The plow is used for farming, and is like a modern day tractor.
Main idea 3: Lastly, the Sumerians created sewers in their cities.
Support: Sewers showed advanced technology and are important to both cities in the past and cities today.
Conclusion: While all Sumerian achievements are important, they showed excellence in technology achievements.

8. Your paragraph should be in paragraph form!
The Sumerians had many important achievements, but one of the best achievements was in technology.First, the Sumerians invented the wheel. We still use the wheel today for most of our transportation. Secondly, the Sumerians invented the plow. The plow is used for farming, and is like a modern day tractor. Lastly, the Sumerians created sewers in their cities. Sewers showed advanced technology and are important to both cities in the past and cities today.While all Sumerian achievements are important, they showed excellence in technology achievements.