THE+CODE+OF+HAMMURABI

**The Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses **
 * A WebQuest for Social Studies **

|| **The Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses**
 * A WebQuest for Social Studies**

[|**Introduction**] ** | [|Task] | [|Process] | [|Evaluation] | [|Conclusion] | [|Credits] | [|Teacher Page] ** **Introduction**
 * You're an attorney at the firm of Soo, Shells, Toody & Lovett. You've been hired as a consultant to revise a Middle School student handbook. You decide, out of deference to your beloved social studies teacher, to begin your revision by researching the origins of our modern laws. You will recall from your legal training that a “Code of Laws” can be defined as a written and organized list of rules of behavior. The first known code of laws was written around 1750 B.C. This code was developed by a Babylonian king named Hammurabi and bears his name--Code of Hammurabi. Several centuries later the Law of Moses was given to the Israelites. You will begin by comparing these two ancient codes of law.**


 * The Task**
 * You will:**
 * **Read excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi at[|HAMMURABI]**
 * **Read excerpts from the Law of Moses at [|BIBLE - MOSES]**
 * **Complete the anaylsis sheet below below on the Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses: see Mrs. Lambert**

**Remember, your rules will be recommended for next years' JCMS Handbook--provided that the principal, superintendent and school board approve.** **The Process** **Evaluation**
 * [[file:HAMMURABI WEBQUEST edited.doc]]
 * **Review the excerpts from the** [[file:HAMMURABI WEBQUEST edited.doc]]
 * **Write a new Jackson Creek Student Code of Conduct (a total of ten school rules) that have consequences (punishments) similar to what you have read in the ancient codes.**
 * 1) **You will go on the following website and research //“[|Solve some problems Hammurabi faced] [|:] //**
 * 2) **You will research and define the terms //Law// and //Code of Law//** See Analysis Sheet **and complete the analysis of five companion laws from the Code of Hammurabi and the Law of Moses. Be sure to print a copy of the analysis sheet once you've completed it.**
 * 3) **Finally, you will write new JCMS Student Handbook with rules that are similar to what you've read in these ancient codes of law. Be sure to print a copy of your JCMS Handbook recommendations once you've completed them.**
 * You will be evaluated both on your analysis sheet and your JCMS Student Handbook rules recommendations. Be sure to include both your name and your law partners name on both documents. Your fine quality work will soon get you a promotion to full partner in the law firm.**



**Conclusion** Congratulations on completing this WebQuest! Your legal services were well worth the retainer. Your revisions of the Jackson Creek Middle School student code of conduct will be reviewed by a high level student handbook committee. In the mean time, make the most of this school year.



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