BELLWORK: September 12th What were the themes of Greek society? How were those incorporated into Greek culture? What is a polis? List two differences between Sparta and Athens. THINKER: Based on what we’ve learned so far, what makes Ancient Greece different than all other civilizations we’ve studied?

Greek Civilization & Culture Greeks are most known for their contribution to modern society. Including classical art, architecture, drama, philosophy, history, science, and the Olympic games. Today, you will focus on one specific aspect of culture!

GRAFFITI BOARD Students will be broken up into seven groups and given a specific aspect of Greek Civilization to focus on. After reading the handout, fill out your assigned row! Then, your group will take all your knowledge of the topic and transfer it onto the graffiti board. On the graffiti board you should write facts, draw pictures, sketch important concepts or reiterate ideas about your value. Do NOT just copy information from the handout. Should be large scale, organized, legible! Keep it neat! It is your blank canvas, do whatever you like. It should be a free expression of your knowledge. BE CREATIVE! Everyone must contribute! You may use your phone/book for additional references and ideas. After the class is finished, you will present your graffiti board. Make sure you are knowledgeable on your topic – you are teaching it!

REVIEW: Steps for completion… Read the handout (you may write on it!) Work as a group to fill out your row of the worksheet – focus on main ideas! Have a group representative check your work with Ms. Bruggeman After I review your work, I will give you a piece of poster paper Create your Graffiti board poster! Divide, practice, and organize the presentation Present!

Greek City State: Sparta This week, we will learn about several conflicts in Ancient Greece – most involving the city-state of Sparta. To learn more about Sparta, read pgs. 83-84. For each point below, write a one-sentence summary on the main idea: Helots Men Women Government Isolation

Visual Arts

Greek Drama

Greek Civilization Posters For this poster activity, you will work in groups of 4-5. Each group will be assigned ONE aspect of Greek civilization. For each aspect, focus on the accomplishments and modern contributions. Visual Arts Greek Drama Architecture The Olympic Games Philosophers Historians Science & Math

Olympic Games Greeks stressed health and athletics so every four years they held a series of contests for the glory of Zeus. Held at the city of Olympia. Only men were allowed to compete and watch. The Greeks regarded Olympic winners as heroes (some city-states even excused athletes from paying taxes)

Philosophers Aristotle Socrates Plato

Historians

Science

Engineering an Empire Citizens of ancient Greece constructed many temples, statues, and buildings, but how did they do it? In this video, you are going to learn about the history of the Greek city-states and the construction of these magnificent structures! As you watch the video, answer the 15 questions on the worksheet. Be ready to discuss!