Lesson Plan – Social Studies Olive B.

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I. Objectives

At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

a. identify the society and contributions of the Babylonian Civilization.
b. to develop sense of appreciation on contributions of civilization to the present society.
c. create a reflective paragraph about impacts of Babylonian Civilization to today’s
society.

II. Subject Matter

The Babylonian Civilization of Mesopotamia

References: a. World Civilization, History, and Culture pp. 45-46

Grace Estella C. Mateo, Ph. D.
b. The Fertile Crescent, http://www.ancient.eu/Fertile_Crescent/

Materials: Pictures, Pentel Pen, Manila Paper, Maps, Laptop, Projector

III. Learning Activities

A. Prayer
B. Greetings
C. Attendance Checking
D. Motivation

E. Lesson Proper
 Babylonia is one of the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia. The
empire was led by King Hammurabi.
 The code of Hammurabi is the first written laws in human history.

King Hammurabi Code of Hammurabi

 Babyonians had 3 Societal Classifications

NOBLES FREEMAN SLAVES

The ff. are the contirbutions of the Babylonian Empire to human history.

1. WHEELS
2. CODE OF HAMMURABI
3. ASTROLOGY
4. SEXAGESIMAL SYSTEM
5. EPIC OF GILGAMESH

IV. Exercise:

Match the correct meaning of the words from column A to Column B.

_____A greek word meaning “in between” a. Baghdad

_____Greek word of River b. Meso
_____Capital of Babylonia c. Code of Hammurabi
_____Set of first written laws in history d. Babylon
_____Capital of Iraq e. Tigris
f. Potamos

V. Assessment/Evaluaion:

Choose one of the contributions of the Babylonian’s Civiization. Compose a

paragraph and site its importance to you, and to the society.

VI. Assignment (Reinforcement)

In a one whole sheet of paper, give five provisions of the Code of Hammurabi.
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