1. SS text – YES Homework: Finish vocab, pics, map Agenda Ancient Greece pretest IN p. 81 – Glue TOC IN p. 82 – Glue Study Guide (SG) IN p. 83 – Glue Map of Greece IN p. 86 – Copy vocabulary and definitions from class set IN p. 83 – Complete map of Greece IN p. 85 – Draw and color pictures of vocabulary words – They could be individual pictures or used in a story board.

2. Early Finishers Number your IN pages 81-104 IN p. 81 – Glue TOC IN p. 82 – Glue Study Guide (SG) IN p. 83 – Glue Map of Greece STOP! IN p. 86 – Copy vocabulary and definitions from class set IN p. 83 – Complete map of Greece IN p. 85 – Draw and color pictures of vocabulary words – They could be individual pictures or used in a story board.

3. Bell Ringer: Using your textbook (p. 247): 1. On which continent is Greece located? 2. Name the three seas that touch the coast of Greece:

4. Objective 6-2.1: We will be able to describe the development of ancient Greek culture ( the Hellenic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=intlY3LAiNw period ), including the concept of citizenship and the early forms of democracy in Athens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=intlY3LAiNw Ancient: belonging to a very distant past, no longer in existence

5. How did the mountains in Greece affect their civilization?

6. Let’s Read p.246 - 251

7. Geography of Greece - IN p. 84 Land of Mountains –Greece is located in Southern Europe. –Greece is a large peninsula made up of smaller peninsulas: an area of land that is surrounded by water on 3 sides. –Greece did not form near rivers. Very little rich soil. –Farming was more difficult due to mtns. –Greeks were isolated due to mtns. –Trade was important on the seas!

8. Geography Very mountainous: This made it hard for the communities to interact and unify Led to the formation of city-states https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= k_l6Cw0zaDQ This led to fierce rivalries such as Athens vs. Sparta!

9. Geography Weather Conditions:Greece is very arid and dry. Greeks grew things that thrived in heat and humidity such as wheat, barley, olives and grapes. Built terraces to help farm on the mountains

10. Geography They took to the seas:Hundreds of bays to provide safe harbor for ships Developed an awesome navy for fighting & trading Exported olive oil, wine, and marble Imported grains, metals, and ideas! That’s a Trireme!

11. Geography: Jot down a few one-to-two word adjectives (describing word) of what you see!

12. Geography: Jot down a few one-to-two word adjectives to describe what you see!

13. Geography: Jot down a few one-to-two word adjectives to describe what you see!

14. Geography: Jot down a few one-to-two word adjectives to describe what you see!

15. Geography: Jot down a few one-to-two word adjectives to describe what you see!

16. Land of mountains: Greece did not form near rivers. Farming was much more difficult. Mountains divided up the people living in Greece into different city-states. There were each like small countries of their own. Ancient Greece

17. City States: IN 88 –Greeks built & lived in independent city states –City states were like small countries –Built around strong fortresses on top of high hills called acropolis. –Towns were surrounded by protective walls. –Farmers lived near their fields outside the walls. –Life was centered around the agora, a marketplace. Athens

18. What was the main reason Greece developed into city-states? a) They did not get along b) They did not want to trade with each other c) They were physically isolated d) They didn’t know others existed STAND UP/SIT DOWN:

19. Minoans: Civilization on the Greek island of Crete Were wealthy traders Controlled trade and patrolled the seas to protect the kingdom from invaders Enjoyed jumping over bulls! Ancient Greek City-States

20. Mycenae: Built 20 ft thick walls around city for protection. Took plunder! (valuables seized at war) Ancient Greek City-States

21. Citizen Activity IN p. 89 What does it mean to be a citizen? Are you a citizen of the U.S. Explain in at least two sentences how this makes you feel.

22. Democracy IN p. 90 Athens, a Greek city-state, created the world’s first democracy!!! A democracy is a gov’t where people can vote for their leaders. (like in the USA)

23. Democracy IN p. 89 Two kinds of democracy: –Direct Democracy – ALL citizens must attend assemblies (political meetings) and vote. –Representative Democracy – Citizens vote for someone to represent their state and attend assemblies on their behalf. The US has a representative democracy.

24. There were many city-states but 2 of the biggest were Sparta and Athens

25. Athens

26. Athens: o Located along the Aegean Sea, developed an excellent navy o Ruled by a democracy (power to the people!) o Women had little rights o Had a Golden Age! Ancient Greek City-States

27. Athens:  The Golden Age: o This means that Athens had a time period of great success.  Athens built wonderful buildings and monuments.  Philosophers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle extended human knowledge of the world  Athenians were concerned with the arts such as theatre, sculpture and literature. Ancient Greek City-States

28. Sparta

30. Sparta: o Located in a place that was good for growing food. o Other city-states constantly tried to conqueror Sparta o Life was all about the military: young boys at age 7 were sent to begin military training! Ancient Greek City-States

31. Sparta: o Men were the only citizens, but women had rights! o Women had to be strong to take care of the household while the men were off fighting and to produce warrior children. o Ruled by kings Ancient Greek City-States

32. What is a Golden Age? Think-Pair-Share:

33. Video Clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euZh8KLB5eE Athens vs Sparta

34. As you watch: Create a t-chart and compare and contrast Athens and Sparta! SpartaAthens List specific characteristics of Sparta… List specific characteristics of Athens…

35. Architecture Much of the building style from Ancient Greece can be seen in our buildings today! Athens

36. US Customs House Downtown

37. Athens

38. Old Exchange Building Downtown

39. A thens

41. Bee House Downtown

42. Delphi, Greece

43. Four Corners of Law Downtown

44. Rich man’s house in Greece

45. Rich man’s house downtown

46. Religion in Ancient Greece The ancient Greeks were polytheistic. The Greek gods were viewed in human terms with emotions. The gods could be nice or mean depending on their mood. Zeus and Hera were the King and Queen of the Greek gods.

47. The 12 main Greek Gods Zeus Hera Aphrodite Ares Poseidon Hermes HEPHAESTUS DIONYSUS ARTEMIS APOLLO ATHENA DEMETER