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"Why haven't you gotten to Mesopotamia yet..."

Denise Ford
Denise Ford over 1 year ago

I need support from my wonderful WHP community.  I am the only teacher my building doing World History Project (good for me...). However, as we progress through our studies of village networks and ancient trade networks, I'm confronted with "It's almost November.  When are you going to start teaching about Mesopotamia?"  I know I'm doing this the right way, but I'm faltering in my school environment. I need some support to remind me why this is so much better for my students in their long-term learning of the immensity and wonder and big important ideas of Ancient History.

We are almost ready for the "Early Agrarian Societies jigsaw" so we will be "getting to Mesopotamia" soon (uggh) -- I just need my community to remind me. Anyone else find themselves in a party of one at their school and need to stay strong to keep doing the right thing?

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  • Drew Fortune
    Drew Fortune over 1 year ago

    Bless you for holding the line. “When are you getting to Mesopotamia?”—classic question, right? But by focusing on big ideas and connections, you’re giving kids something better: a vision of history as this vast, interconnected story. Mesopotamia isn’t just a point on a timeline for them; it’s part of an immense, swirling web of human adventure. And teaching skills over rote facts? That’s the real gift.

    Keep at it. Your students may not know it yet, but they’ll remember this journey, and someday, they’ll thank you for it.

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  • Drew Fortune
    Drew Fortune over 1 year ago

    Bless you for holding the line. “When are you getting to Mesopotamia?”—classic question, right? But by focusing on big ideas and connections, you’re giving kids something better: a vision of history as this vast, interconnected story. Mesopotamia isn’t just a point on a timeline for them; it’s part of an immense, swirling web of human adventure. And teaching skills over rote facts? That’s the real gift.

    Keep at it. Your students may not know it yet, but they’ll remember this journey, and someday, they’ll thank you for it.

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  • Denise Ford
    Denise Ford over 1 year ago in reply to Drew Fortune

    Thank you, Drew.  I love your phrase "an immense, swirling web of human adventure."  I think we should rename all history classes with this phrase. Who would not want to study that? 

    I appreciate the support. Onward.

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