Cave Drawings, Maps, and Irrigation

Today, we learned that when the Nomads were traveling through ancient Egypt and settling in the Fertile Crescent, "cave drawings" was one way they used to record their histories. We discussed different tools they might have used to make their drawings and the different pictures they might have drawn to tell particular stories. Then, we made our OWN cave drawings using (exceptionally) large boxes and chalk. (Some of the pictures below were taken with my phone. I thought I didn't bring my camera. Then, halfway through the project, I found it. Typical me.)

Here is an example of the map of the Fertile Crescent we worked with today as well. We also learned about the ancient city of Jericho, and how they protected their people using a wall and a look-out.

We also discussed how the villagers tamed sheep and goats so they wouldn't have to hunt for wild animals, as well as the ancient irrigation systems they used to keep their crops watered and how they compare to modern-day irrigation systems.

I'm going to try to find a way to display our "caves" without them being destroyed by overexcited visitors. Once I do, I hope you can check them out.