Michelle KoslowMichelle Koslow

Presents: Lesson on Hammurabi’s Code of Laws

Hammurabi’s Code of Laws

Hammurabi’s Code of Laws

Grade Level: 6th Grade Learning Styles Class

Subject Area: Social Studies Tools used

Notebook Software SMART Board www.makebeliefscomix.com

Grade Level: 6th Grade Learning Styles Class

Subject Area: Social Studies Tools used

Notebook Software SMART Board www.makebeliefscomix.com

Prior KnowledgePrior Knowledge

In Social Studies, students have learned about: Mesopotamia Geography and characteristics of land Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Problems with rivers

In Language Arts, students have learned: Writing paragraphs Oral presentations

In Social Studies, students have learned about: Mesopotamia Geography and characteristics of land Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Problems with rivers

In Language Arts, students have learned: Writing paragraphs Oral presentations

PurposePurpose

The students will identify Hammurabi. The students will explain Hammurabi’s

code of laws. The students will develop a solution to

one of Hammurabi’s problems. The students will defend their decisions

about the code violation. The students will represent their views

visually using comic.

The students will identify Hammurabi. The students will explain Hammurabi’s

code of laws. The students will develop a solution to

one of Hammurabi’s problems. The students will defend their decisions

about the code violation. The students will represent their views

visually using comic.

Task: Day 1Task: Day 1

Read aloud teacher created worksheet. Use highlighters or pencils to underline

main ideas in reading. Share ideas/solutions to the problem. Determine, in pairs, how to respond to

Hammurabi’s situations. Write two paragraphs in order to solve

the situation.Homework: Complete well developed

paragraphs

Read aloud teacher created worksheet. Use highlighters or pencils to underline

main ideas in reading. Share ideas/solutions to the problem. Determine, in pairs, how to respond to

Hammurabi’s situations. Write two paragraphs in order to solve

the situation.Homework: Complete well developed

paragraphs

Task: Day 2 Task: Day 2 Share paragraphs on solutions Review www.makebeliefscomix.com Students work independently Students create version of interaction of

Hammurabi and others

Technology used: Computer lab www.makebeliefscomix.com

Homework: Complete comic

Share paragraphs on solutions Review www.makebeliefscomix.com Students work independently Students create version of interaction of

Hammurabi and others

Technology used: Computer lab www.makebeliefscomix.com

Homework: Complete comic

Task: Day 3Task: Day 3

Oral presentations of comics

Technology used: SMART Board

Oral presentations of comics

Technology used: SMART Board

Teacher PreparationTeacher Preparation

Copies of teacher created worksheets

Familiarity with topic Familiarity with www.comic.com Knowledge of SMART Tools

Copies of teacher created worksheets

Familiarity with topic Familiarity with www.comic.com Knowledge of SMART Tools

Higher Order ThinkingHigher Order Thinking

Do you agree with the actions of your classmates?

How can you select a solution to the problem?

What changes would you make to solve this problem differently?

Suppose you could find a solution for Hammurabi, what would you do?

Do you agree with the actions of your classmates?

How can you select a solution to the problem?

What changes would you make to solve this problem differently?

Suppose you could find a solution for Hammurabi, what would you do?

Rubric: Hammurabi ComicRubric: Hammurabi Comic

4 3 2 1

Content Completed all requirements with at least

four slides for comic strip

Completed all requirements with at least

three slides for comic strip

Completed all requirements with at least

two slides for comic strip

Completed all requirements with only one

slide for comic strip

Spelling and Punctuation

Had no more than two

spelling or punctuation

errors

Had 3 or 4 spelling or

punctuation errors

Had 5 or 6 spelling or

punctuation errors

Had 7 or more spelling or

punctuation errors

Technology Successfully navigate

through comic website and

teacher eBoard

Successfully navigated

through comic website but not

teacher eBoard

Successfully navigated through teacher

eBoard but not comic website

Could not navigate

technology

Effort Completed all tasks without

additional reminders or

cues

Needed 1 reminder to

complete each task

Needed 2 or more

reminders to complete each

task

Did not complete

assignment

Social Studies StandardsSocial Studies Standards

Standard 2 Key idea: the study of world history requires

an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. This study also examines the human condition and the connections and interactions of people across time and space and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives.

Standard 2 Key idea: the study of world history requires

an understanding of world cultures and civilizations, including an analysis of important ideas, social and cultural values, beliefs, and traditions. This study also examines the human condition and the connections and interactions of people across time and space and the ways different people view the same event or issue from a variety of perspectives.

Standards (cont.)Standards (cont.)

Performance indicator: know the social and economic characteristics, such as customs, traditions, child-rearing practices, ways of making a living, education and socialization practices, gender roles, foods, and religious and spiritual beliefs that distinguish different cultures and civilizations.

Performance indicator: know some important historic events and developments of past civilizations.

Key idea: study the major social, political, cultural, and religious developments in world history involves learning about the important roles and contributions of individuals and groups.

Performance indicator: investigate the roles and contributions of individuals and groups in relation to key social, political, cultural, and religious practices throughout world history.

Performance indicator: know the social and economic characteristics, such as customs, traditions, child-rearing practices, ways of making a living, education and socialization practices, gender roles, foods, and religious and spiritual beliefs that distinguish different cultures and civilizations.

Performance indicator: know some important historic events and developments of past civilizations.

Key idea: study the major social, political, cultural, and religious developments in world history involves learning about the important roles and contributions of individuals and groups.

Performance indicator: investigate the roles and contributions of individuals and groups in relation to key social, political, cultural, and religious practices throughout world history.

ISTE Technology StandardsISTE Technology Standards

Basic Operations and Concepts- Students have a sound understanding of

the nature and operation of technology systems.

- Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Technology Productivity- Students use technology to enhance

learning and promote creativity.

Basic Operations and Concepts- Students have a sound understanding of

the nature and operation of technology systems.

- Students are proficient in the use of technology.

Technology Productivity- Students use technology to enhance

learning and promote creativity.

Standards (cont.)Standards (cont.)

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software.

Social, Ethical and Human Issues

- Students practice responsible use of technology systems, information and software.

Time LineTime Line

Day 1: 5 minute prior knowledge discussion 20 minute read aloud and discussion 10 minute introduction to project and

independent practice Day 2

5 minute review of Hammurabi’s Code of Laws 15 minute introduction to

www.makebeliefcomix.com 22 minute independent practice

Day 1: 5 minute prior knowledge discussion 20 minute read aloud and discussion 10 minute introduction to project and

independent practice Day 2

5 minute review of Hammurabi’s Code of Laws 15 minute introduction to

www.makebeliefcomix.com 22 minute independent practice

Time Line (cont.)Time Line (cont.)

Day 3 35 minute presentations of comic strips 7 minute wrap up of lesson and

concepts

Day 3 35 minute presentations of comic strips 7 minute wrap up of lesson and

concepts