1. Do Now – Tuesday, October 22 nd Define the following key terms in your notebook: Dorian Homer Epic Myth Mycenaean

2. Inspirational History October 22, 1797 – The first parachutist!

3. Map of Greece

5. Geography Greece is a peninsula about the size of Louisiana in the Mediterranean Sea. It ’ s very close to Egypt, the Persian empire (includes Turkey) and Rome.

6. Greek geography Greece is mountainous Greek communities often times developed independently because of the mountains, thus they were diverse As a result, they fought each other a lot.

7. The Trojan War Legendary war between Mycenae and Troy Legend states the war was fought for love of a woman Reality is probably economic rivalry over trade issues Until recently most people thought this war was pure legend

8. Trojan War http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQ4j -D5o4o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiQ4j -D5o4o

9. Homer Wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey Blind poet that sung of heroic deeds His stories told of heroic deeds, honor and courage His works inspired writers and artists for centuries

10. The Olympics The Greeks were the original Olympiads. Their scientists studied the best way to perform sports

11. Greek religion was polytheistic.

12. Words We Get From the Greeks http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiXG nP5ANL0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eiXG nP5ANL0

13. Independent Work! In your notebooks, please answer the following questions in complete sentences! Page 126…#3, 5 & 6

14. What the Greeks Gave Us… Rowmasters, please pass down the “What the Greeks Gave Us…” paper In complete sentences, write down those Greek ideas, thoughts, people or events that still influence and have an impact on the world today

15. Exit Ticket! Take the next five minutes to answer the Exit Ticket Put the pencils down and track the board when you are finished