Today in class, we did something a little different from what we usually do in class. The students in the class were given this worksheet named 'How Would You Handle Hammurabi's Code'? The directions on the sheet were basically pointing out that we are modern day judges, and that we have to assign punishments based on the crime that has been committed. Back when Hammurabi existed, the punishments were how I would say, cruel and harsh. For example, one code or law was that if a son strikes his father, his hands shall be cut off. For me, that is way too harsh for a child to get their hands cut off, but that's my own opinion, even though you shouldn't hit your father or mother. Anyways, the paper had various scenarios and blanks for our decisions, then another blank for what Hammurabi's Code stated. That is all we did in class today, and we also received another worksheet for homework on Hammurabi's Code. I am hoping for snow tomorrow, which hopefully it will.
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