1. Lesson 2: Legacies of ancient Greece

2. Lesson Objectives At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to :-
identify the legacies of the ancient Greeks
value the triumph of human ingenuity and resourcefulness
express thoughts and feelings in a group
display desirable traits of a self-directed learner

3. Tuning In Activities
Re-cap : -
What have we learnt in Lesson 1?

4. Re-cap
Ancient Greeks were communities of people who lived in present-day Greece.
They adapted to their environment and built cities near the sea.
They planted crops that suit the climate and land conditions such as grapes and olives.
They interacted with one another through sea travel.
The ancient Greeks influenced thinking, architecture, the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Greek empire.

5. Lesson Development
Round Table
Step 1 : Pupils assigned to research on the same legacy are to sit together
Step 2 : Take turns to share your findings with your group mates
Step 3 : In your group,
decide what are the key points of the legacy assigned to you
present all key points on the butcher paper provided – in point form
Step 4 : Display your butcher paper once you are ready

6. Gallery Walk
Step 1 : You will be given 10mins to take a walk around the class and read about the legacies of ancient Greece Step 2 : As you read about each legacy, paste a sticker on the information that you find most interesting. You are only allowed to paste 1 sticker on each legacy

7. Lesson Development (Optional)
Video : ‘Ancient Olympics Let the Games Begin’

8. Greek Legacies - Overview
Greek civilisation influenced Roman civilisation
Later, both civilisations were to deeply impact Western civilisation in Europe
Europe spread its culture and knowledge around the world through colonialism

9. Government - Democracy
Originated in Athens
Practiced in some other Greek states
Only male citizens could vote – not women or slaves
First system where mass votes were used to make decisions
How is our modern Democracy more inclusive?
In Singapore you can vote if:
You are a citizen of Singapore i.e. holder of a Pink-coloured Identity Card;
You are at least 21 years old; and
You are ordinarily resident or deemed to be ordinarily resident in Singapore at an address that is in that constituency.

10. Science and Math
Since ancient times, people had assumed that all natural events happened by the whims of gods
The Greeks were the first to ask questions about the world
They gradually discovered that regular laws governed nature
One such thinker, Thales, shocked people by predicting a solar eclipse and good harvests

11. Science and Math
Some secrets of advanced technology were lost – not all were passed down
Antikythera mechanism – the first computer?
29:19 – : Discovery of the Antikythera mechanism + reconstruction of a working model with 80+ gears

12. Science and Math Antikythera mechanism – the first computer?
Used gears to predict future position of planets
Created in 65 BC and lost at sea
Nothing as sophisticated was made by man for the next 1000 years
A working model has been made

13. Mythology
The Greeks believed that every aspect of their lives was controlled by different gods and goddesses
The stories told about these deities have become part of our shared human heritage
Names from Greek myths are still used to celebrate human achievement and power
Apollo Space Program (US moon missions)
Nike, Greek goddess of Victory
You will learn more about Greek Mythology in your English Lessons this year

14. Singapore’s C-130 “Hercules”
A huge cargo plane that can bring emergency relief to disaster zones
Named after the hero of Greek legend with great strength

15. P-8 Poseidon The US Navy’s most advanced radar plane
Named after the Greek god of the sea
Used in the search for MH 370

16. Raffles Girls’ School: Statue of Athena at school gate
The goddess of wisdom and intelligent warfare
Symbolises the wisdom, industry, energy and creativity that students should have

17. Do you have a Greek Name? Melissa Agatha Melanie Agnes Nerissa Anthea
Phyllis
Phoebe
Sophie
Theresa
Xenia
Zoe
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NAME MEANS – YOU MAY GET A SURPRISE!
Agatha
Agnes
Anthea
Cynthia / Cindy
Catherine / Katherine
Daphne
Dionne
Diana
Delia
Dorothy
Dorcas
Helen
Jacinth
Hermione

18. Do you have a Greek Name? Alexander Andrew Christopher Jason Linus
Luke / Lucas
Nicholas
Philip
Stephen
Peter
Theodore
Timothy
Thomas
Titus
FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NAME MEANS – YOU MAY GET A SURPRISE!

19. Conclusion
The ancient Greeks influenced thinking, architecture, the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Greek empire.
With respect to the 7 features of a civilisation, ancient Greece is defined as a ‘civilisation’
city
sophisticated arts
knowledge of Math & Science
division of labour
writing
government
sophisticated architecture

20. Conclusion Read the news articles given to you
Is present-day Greece still as powerful and influential as in the past?
What can we learn from this?