This learning resource focuses on the role of scribes in Ancient Sumer, exploring their influence on the accuracy of historical records. Students are placed in the scenario of a palace scribe responsible for documenting tax collections, specifically regarding the importance of context, motivations, and the potential biases that may affect their work. The activity encourages discussion on how a scribe's desire to please authority or avoid repercussions could lead to alterations in recorded data, prompting deeper analysis of historical authenticity and trustworthiness.