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Extend Lesson 1
Build a Monument
Goal:
To evaluate the reign of Hammurabi and to create a
monument detailing his accomplishments
Prepare
1
Research the reign of Hammurabi. Make a list of his
accomplishments.
2
Reread the information on Hammurabi on pages 114–116 in
this chapter.
3
Research existing monuments to U.S. presidents or other
world leaders.
Materials & Supplies
• gray or tan construction
paper
• markers
• scissors asnd tape
• ruler
Optional: books on
Babylonia, Hammurabi,
and U.S. presidential
monuments
Do the Activity
1
Look at your list of Hammurabi’s achievements. Decide
which are the most impressive and should be listed on
the monument.
2
Brainstorm how you might show the achievements of
Hammurabi visually.
3
Sketch a suitable monument for Hammurabi.
4
Transfer your drawing to construction paper. Cut it out
and tape it together.
Follow-Up
1
Which of Hammurabi’s accomplishments did you
select? Why?
2
Why do people erect monuments to leaders?
Extension
Design Contest Have a design
contest with others in your class to
select the most appropriate design
for Hammurabi’s monument.
6.2.4 Know the significance of
Hammurabi’s Code.
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