Hanging Gardens of Babylon Mystery Investigation

In this activity, students will utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources in order to evaluate if the Hanging Gardens of Babylon actually existed. Students will be challenged to think critically and evaluate each source by answering a series of questions targeted at achieving a better understanding of the challenge question: Did the Hanging Gardens of Babylon exist?

How can I use this product?

This set can be utilized as independent work, but also makes an ideal group activity. It is divided into five documents (labeled as stations) which could allow for easy student rotation.

What is included?

PDF File contains 15 pages

2- pages of cover/copyright info

1-page of teacher instructions

1-page student background information

5-pages of primary/secondary source documents with questions

1- page enlarged photo of relief artifact (in order to see detail)

5- pages of answer keys

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