Discussions:
A discussion is a way of introducing the class to a particular topic, which may be specific to Mesopotamia, or may relate to particular historical skills. It provides a line of questioning for the teacher to develop, and also includes any additional background information which teachers may need.

Worksheets:
An information-gathering activity, which asks the user to collect data from the site, and then to use this material to carry out a further task.

All worksheets are accompanied by teachers' notes, which provide the imaginative background to the exercise, explain its use by either individuals or a full class, and suggest extensions which children could move on to once they have finished the worksheet. They also include links to any necessary background information which teachers may need.

Follow-ups:
These cover a range of further activities: they may be practical, involving more art-based work, or they may extend the content to cover other ancient or contemporary civilizations.

Background information sheets:
Since there are fewer general books available about Mesopotamia than about other ancient cultures, we have included a wider range of general information which teachers may find helpful.