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Chapter 6: Ancient Greece
Based on World Explorer:
The Ancient World
by Prentice Hall

Guiding Questions: How did physical geography affect the growth of ancient civilizations? What legacies have been left by cultures of the past?
Work
Chapter Walk - Previewing the Chapter
KWL Chart on Ancient Greece
I Have Who Has - Created with LoopWriter software
Vocabulary, People, and Places
Chapter Ditto Test:
From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
Chapter Final Test
Computer Activities
Quia Games - Matching, Concentration, Hangman
Resources
DVD: Greece: Time Life Lost Civilizations
DVD: Troy - selected scenes only
DVD: The 300 - selected scenes only

Section 1: The Rise of Greek Civilization
Objectives
Describe Greece's geographic setting
Explain the significance of Greek myths
Identify different forms of government that developed in Greek city-states
Work
Notes on Section 1
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook The Ancient World
I Have Who Has -
Created with LoopWriter software
Quiz (Study Sheet)
Computer Activities
ACTIVITY: Mini poster on Greek god or goddess (Worksheet)
WEB SITE: Winged Sandals - read four myths and play games about myths
Activities and Resources
ACTIVITY: Label and color map of ancient Greece found on Enchanted Learning Site (Map Labels)
ACTIVITY: Foldable on forms of government in city-states
RESOURCE: My PowerPoint on Section 1

Section 2 - Greek Religion, Philosophy, and Literature
Objectives
Describe important Greek contributions to art, architecture, and philosophy
Outline the development of Greek religion and philosophy
Explain the roles of Pericles and Socrates
Work
Notes on Section 2
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
I Have Who Has -
Created with LoopWriter software
Quiz (Study Sheet) -  will be combined with quiz on Section 3 and will also include map quiz
Computer Activities
Bio Poem on Pericles (girls) or Socrates (boys)
Ancient Greece Timeline with worksheet
Activities and Resources
ACTIVITY: Make masks of tragedy and comedy. Write characteristics on back of each.
ACTIVITY: Make shape book of Parthenon
RESOURCE: My PowerPoint on Section 2

Section 3  Daily Life of Ancient Greeks
Objectives
Describe everyday life in ancient Greece
Compare the daily lives of Athenian men, women, and slaves
Work
As You Read Questions
Two sided ditto - From Prentice Hall World Explorer Textbook: The Ancient World
I Have Who Has
- Created with LoopWriter software 
Quiz (Study Sheet) - will be combined with quiz on Section 2 and will also include map quiz.
Computer Activities
WEB SITE: Daily Life in Ancient Greece by Mr. Donn. Complete chart.
Activities and Resources
ACTIVITY: An Amazing Amphora. Complete symmetrical half of Greek pottery vase. Add a feature from the daily life of ancient Greeks to the center of the vase.

Section 4 - Athens and Sparta
Objectives:
Compare and contrast life in Athens and Sparta
Explain the significance of the Greek victory over the Persians
Summarize the reasons for the conflict between Athens and Sparta and for Athens's defeat
Work:
As You Read Questions
Two sided ditto
I Have Who Has
Quiz (Study Sheet)
Computer Activities
Activities and Resources

Section 5 - The Spread of Greek Culture
Objectives:
Summarize the achievements of Alexander the Great
Explain how Alexander's conquests spread Greek culture
Describe Hellenistic achievements in architecture, mathematics, and science
Work:
As You Read Questions
Two sided ditto
I Have Who Has
Quiz (Study Sheet)
Computer Activities
Activities and Resources

Teacher Resources for Ancient Greece

Mrs. Heilmann
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Mr. Moore
Mr. Donn
Mr. Dowling Electronic Passport
Kevin Roughton
Phillip Martin Clip Art

Mr. Kash