![]() ![]() They were in a similar position because 2 other groups had the same tablets, it would be a great honor to beat them! This motivated the students even more. I also reminded them that England and France raced to translate the stone first. I reminded them about the story of the Rosetta Stone. I used the previous chapter on Egypt to lead them into this lesson. In the lesson, I split the class into 6 groups. I then wrote three sources for each translation. I placed them in my oven at 275 for 30-45 minutes. ![]() He created the first empire in the land between 2 rivers". The second said "Sargon was a great and powerful king. Three tablets had the message "Gilgamesh was a great king whose mother was a god. Use cuneiform (real symbols, but make up what means) and use a stylus to write messages in cuneiform. Separate the clay into roughly 6" X 6" tablets. Pick up some Sculpy from an arts and crafts store, and a wooden stylus. Making Cuneiform Tablets: Submitted by Rocco Celentano New Jersey USA Tell each group the actual full translation and.They need to guess at actual meanings for some items. That is to translate an unknown language with only partial meanings known. Inform students that they have been doing an archeologists job. Have each group orally provide their translation of their tablet.Provide students with additional translation material until they have enough Will allow students to translate a portion of the tablet. Give each group a clay tablet to work from. Or use sturdy paper withĬuneiform writing on them. With Pictograph or Cuneiform writing on them. Make prior to class (or buy) clay tablets.Language - Translators Needed: Apply Within (Donn) TheseĪctivities can be adjusted for any grade. Of ancient Mesopotamia - Sumer, Babylon and Assyria. Kids and teachers to use in your unit study ![]()
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