Students will develop an understanding of Mesopotamia (located in what is now modern Iraq) with Discover Babylon, a FREE, DOWNLOADABLE game that brings alive Mesopotamia’s diverse contributions in writing, mathematics, literature and law. The game is an outgrowth of a joint project of the Federation of American Scientists Learning Technologies Project, UCLA’s Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative, Escape Hatch Entertainment and the Walters Art Museum. Targeted at ages 8-14, Discover Babylon uses video-gaming strategies and realistic digital environments to engage the learner in challenges and mysteries that can only be solved by developing an understanding of Mesopotamian society, business practices and trade.
Web: http://www.discoverbabylon.org
This information is provided as a courtesy for BISD teachers and inclusion here does not indicate an endorsement by the district. It is important to thoroughly evaluate a website before using it with students. For help with this please contact the Learning Technologies Coach for your campus.
