1. 1)OLS - Slide 4 Open now!!! 2) Student Pages 64! The Sumerians were monotheistic A)True B)False

2. Student Expectations… Here’s what I expect you to do as a part of this class. When we all do these things we’ll have an awesome class! respond when my name is called I will respond when my name is called. respond to polling I will respond to polling prompts. ask and answer questions I will ask and answer questions. complete class work, take notes, submit exit tickets I will complete class work, take notes, submit exit tickets. collaborate in groups I will collaborate in groups if placed into breakout rooms. demonstrate respect I will demonstrate respect for my classmates and teachers. EVERYONE needs a working mic. Call 1-866-K12-care if it’s not working. Let’s get it fixed! Marking yourself “away” means you are not in class and will miss important parts of the lesson.

3.  Students will describe and identify the purpose of ziggurats.  Students will analyze artifacts to describe human creativity. What does the Ziggurat tells us about the importance of religion in a Sumerian’s Life?  8.4.6.B. Identify and explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history. 8.4.7.B. Explain the importance of historical documents, artifacts, and sites which are critical to world history.

4. THE ZIGGURAT OF UR Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods

5. ZIGGURAT - a stair-stepped temple The temples were made of mud-bricks. Inside each ziggurat was a place for a statue of the god and a place for the priest to bring the offerings. Sumerians believed the gods lived in the temples. The people believed the gods communicates their wishes to the priests in the ziggurat.

6. (page 64 in your Student Pages) Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods  Please answer the questions in your breakout rooms.  Use Slide 4 in your Unit 3 Lesson 6 OLS and the online activity to answer the questions. (Exploring Ur)  Remember to participate, be helpful, and be respectful.

7. Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods Use Slide 4 and the “Exploring Ur” activity in your Unit 3 Lesson 6 OLS to answer these questions from your Student Pages 64..

8. Let’s share and complete page 64 in your student pages. Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods 1. When were the earliest ziggurats built? Around 3000 BC 2. When was the Ziggurat of Ur built? Built around 2100 BC 3. Who was allowed to climb the staircase to the ziggurats? Only honored priests 4. What was built on either side of the center staircase to make it stronger? buttresses

9. 5. What materials did the people of Ur use to make the ziggurat? They made the core of sun-dried mud bricks and the exterior of baked bricks. 6. What two features kept the ziggurat dry? Weeper holes and vertical drains 7. What do archaeologist believe was on the highest level of the ziggurat? They believed the temple was on the highest terrace. Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods

11.  For the last part of class I want to open a gallery so you guys can explore some ancient Sumerian Artifacts!  Please move yourself into each breakout room and read about each artifact!  When you come back on the main room, please post in the chat box and on the whiteboard which artifact you like the best!

12. Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods

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17. Comments and Questions? Unit 3, lesson 6 - A Ziggurat to the Gods

18. Use polling to answer the question!

19. TONIGHT:  Complete the Unit 3, lesson 6 Assessment in your OLS.  Read pages 66 to 70 in The Human Odyssey Tomorrow: Unit 3 Lesson 8. DO A GOOD DEED TODAY!