Code+of+Hammurabi+Research

Code of Hammurabi Research Project

**Objectives:** Students will demonstrate understanding of ancient societies through interpretation of Babylonian law. Students will compare and contrast ancient laws with modern equivalents. Students will work collaboratively to construct a multimedia presentation. Students will discuss their research with at least one person outside of class. Students will utilize the internet to conduct research. Students will present their findings to the class.

**Directions:**

1. Students will be paired up in randomly assigned groups.

2. Each group will be assigned a set of laws from the Code of Hammurabi:approximately 20 laws per group.

3. Each group will then navigate an internet version of the code: []

4. Groups will analyze each assigned law and choose three for their presentation.

5. Students will copy their chosen laws and save them in a Word document.

6. Students will then compare and contrast their chosen codes with modern laws.

7. Students will discuss their findings with a parent, guardian, or adult to help determine the importance of these laws and to gain insight into interpretation and implications.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 180%;">8. Students will construct a 3 minute Photostory discussing their findings.