Title – Understanding Ancient Greek Culture

By – R. L. Bolton

Primary Subject – Social Studies

Grade Level – 6-8

Time Needed – 5 days

Lesson Summary:

Students will gain a better understanding of ancient Greek culture by preparing group presentations on a certain aspect of ancient Greek culture and explaining its contributions to the modern world.

Targeted South Carolina State Content Standards:

Standard 6-2

Student Objectives/Learning Goals:

• Learn about geographical, social and cultural aspects of Ancient Greece
  
• Relate aspects of ancient Greek culture to the modern world
  
• Enhance presentation skills
  
• Build skills in team work
  

Procedures:

• Assign students to groups of six people.
  
• Have students research various aspects of ancient Greek civilization and culture.
  
• The group should then decide on three aspects that are still present in the modern world.
  
• Half of the group will research the ancient aspects, the other half will research the modern world aspects.
  
• The group will present their findings in a PowerPoint presentation.

Materials and Resources Required For Unit:

Supplies:
• computers w/ internet access
• electronic encyclopedias
• PowerPoint

Internet Resources:

• online encyclopedias
• images of ancient Greek civilizations and culture

Multimedia Components:

• Internet site activity
  
• PowerPoint presentation

Student Assessment:

Assessment will be based on the PowerPoint presentation and self and peer evaluations.

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