Mesopotamian Achievements Quilt

For this project you are to create a quilt with 8 different Sumerian contributions, achievements and/or inventions. You will need to use the book (chapter 3) as a guide for your quilt.

The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate your knowledge of the Sumerians’ advancements and contributions to a developed and complex civilization.

Directions:

1.  Fold the construction paper into 8 squares.

2.  Include the title somewhere on the quilt (title = Mesopotamian Achievements Quilt).

3.  On each square, draw a picture, symbol, or any creative representation of a specific Sumerian achievement, contribution or invention.

4.  At the bottom of each square, write at least 2 sentences with the following information:

a.  NAME the achievement, contribution or invention

b.  EXPLAIN its importance. Tell why it was important, or how it helped the Sumerians, or how its importance has affected us today.

5.  You must color the ENTIRE quilt!! NO WHITE MAY SHOW!!

6.  You may use the textbook, Internet or other books for information. Do not only use to the ones mentioned in our textbook. There are no limits to the resources you may use!! However, make sure the inventions you choose are accurate.

BE CREATIVE!!

**Cut out and glue this rubric to the back of your quilt**