Whether it was through Powerpoint, discussion, video, or digging for artifacts, we have learned about some "firsts" of Mesopotamia. We have discovered that Mesopotamia, the first Civilization of the world, was the first to invent written language(cuneiform), irrigation, the wheel, and money. Four things that directly affect us in 2009. I think we can all agree that those are four very important things, especially in today's world. However, let us take a few moments to think about which, exactly, of the four is the most important in 2009. Your first instincts may tell you it's money. But do not be so quick to answer, think about the world without each of the four. What is it like? You may think money is most important. With money, you can buy a car. However, without the wheel, your car is not going anywhere. With money, you can buy food, but without irrigation, crops would not get sufficient water, therefore, we would not have food to eat. No written language? It would make things quite difficult. We would not be able to communicate with each other which means no talking on the phone, no emailing, no texting and the worst of all, no blogging. Your task is to discuss your thoughts on what you think is the most important invention and why. You MUST support your answer with why you think that.Task #2: Explain to the rest of the class which of the four inventions you think is the most important. Support your answer with details and your opinions.
Task #3: Respond to someone elses comments. At some point, you need to read other peoples' comments and reply to them. You need to respond to someone that you agree with and disagree with. You must disagree respectfully, however.
When you are responding to someones comments, here is the proper format: Whoever you are replying to, write: "Hi, (name). I agree with you because...." OR "Hi (name). I disagree with you because....." That way the person knows when someone is replying to them. You may reply to as many people as you want.
Let the Discussion begin....
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205 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 205 of 205Hi dylan,
I disagree with you because we would not die if we did not have the wheel invented but we would die if irragation was not invented because we would get barley any water and our crops would get them all.
Hi Grace B dissagree with you because Since we have languige we can talk things out/figure things out.
Hi Dawson K I agree with you on acount of what you said.
Hello Mr. Klumper this is Emily again just voming on your blog to leave a message on the last post. Can you believe it has been over a year since I have been on this blog for homework. I think that irragation was the most important ,because with out irragation you wouldnt have fod or water. So if any of your studnet want to disagree. tell me and ill talk to them just kidding see ya later.
Sincerly,
Emily Harris!!
(P.S. Tell your students hi for me.)
HI Grace B.
I agree with you because I to think that irrigation is the most important.
hi Jordan V. 3pd
i dis agree with you because if we didnt have irrigation there would be no point to written language because we would be dead.
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