Babylon's Hanging Gardens Craft

Build a paper model of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. Printed pieces, fold lines, and assembly guidance help students create the tiered gardens as part of an ancient-world study.
Grades
Grades 3–6
Pages
4
File type
PDF
Preparation
Print ready

Updated Jul 06, 2022

Subject
Social Studies
Topic
Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Paper model
Resource types
Crafts
Preparation
Print ready

Product description

From the author

This resource is a Babylon's Hanging Gardens Craft.

Students will use cardboard to recreate this piece of history.

Directions are included.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Follow a multi-step model-building sequence

  • Distinguish cut lines from fold lines

  • Connect an ancient-world topic with a three-dimensional craft

Teaching tips

  • Have an adult handle precision-blade cutting.

  • Dry-fit the folded pieces before applying adhesive.

Skills covered

  • Ancient history — the model represents a famous Babylonian site.

  • Spatial construction — flat pieces become a tiered form.

  • Procedural following — cut, fold, and assembly steps are sequenced.

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Are assembly instructions included?

Yes. The resource provides cutting and folding guides, directions, and an image of the finished model.

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Concepts & topics

Core concepts

  • Hanging Gardens

  • Ancient Babylon

  • Paper model craft

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