MESOPOTAMIAN AND EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY

Our 1st-year ESO students recently completed an activity on ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian gods. Each student was assigned a different deity, and they researched a myth associated with their god, as well as its influence on the daily lives of people at that time. To gather this information, they used the internet, learning to differentiate between reliable and unreliable websites. This activity not only enriched their knowledge of ancient civilizations but also developed their research skills and critical thinking when evaluating online sources.

In another activity, our 1st-year ESO students had the opportunity to experience writing like the ancient Sumerians, using clay tablets to simulate cuneiform script. This activity allowed them to understand firsthand the challenges and skills required to write in ancient times, helping them appreciate the value of early writing systems and their evolution. Additionally, they developed creativity and coordination as they tried to replicate cuneiform characters, gaining a deeper understanding of the role of writing in communication and the preservation of history.