Ancient Greece: A Unit Study

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Activities for learning about Ancient Greece

Ah, the Ancient Greeks! What a wonderful subject to explore! From Ancient Greek Mythology to the Philosophies of Socrates and Plato, from Euclid's Geometry to the origins of Democracy, this is a unit study for middle schoolers that can easily be adapted up or down for K-12.

Learn of the Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses and how their mythologies effected the ordinary lives of the people of Ancient Greece. Compare the philosophies of Epicurus and Aristotle. Use K'nex and patty papers to understand Euclid's geometry.Make a lyre and a cyclops.

Gather your learning into a portfolio of your Ancient Greece Studies and highlight them in an Ancient Greece Lapbook.

This unit study is an evolving exploration of Ancient Greece filled with fun, creative, hands-on learning. Step back in time to experience life in Ancient Greece...

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Language Arts

Mythology

Reading about Ancient Greek Mythology

Mythology by Edith Hamilton

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My 13 year old loved this book. She was fascinated with mythology and couldn't put it down.

Mythology, by Edith Hamilton, illustrated by Steele Savage

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D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths is one of my children's favorite books on Greek Myths. Whenever we go to the library we look for and read many others but we all agree if you were to own only one book of Greek Myths, this would be the one.
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Learn the Greek Alphabet

Greek Alphabet Game

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Type in the English names of the Greek letters. Beat your own time.
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Greek Alphabet Quiz

Learning Greek

Learning the Greek Alphabet

Uncle Goose Greek Alphabet Wooden Blocks - Made in the USA

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A set of 24 deluxe ABC blocks featuring the Greek alphabet. This set of blocks are made in Michigan from basswood and child-safe, non-toxic ink.

Every block features two debossed (carved) letters in various colors and two printed red letters. The remaining two sides contain a numeral and animal picture with the names in Greek printed below. Blocks are a perfect toy for every child because they offer a multitude of play options, including stacking, building, and spelling.

Children start by recognizing the animals, then the letters and finally begging to combine them to spell words. Available in 14 other languages.

Greek Language

Learn the Greek Language

A Greek Hupogrammon: A Beginner's Copybook for the Greek Alphabet with Pronunciations

Uncle Goose Greek Alphabet Blocks ~ Made In USA

Uncle Goose Greek Alphabet Blocks ~ Made In USA

A set of 24 deluxe ABC blocks featuring the Greek more...1 point

Oxford Greek-English Learner's Dictionary

Oxford Greek-English Learner's Dictionary

This dictionary places particular emphasis on the more...1 point

Rosetta Stone Version 3: Greek Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

Rosetta Stone Version 3: Greek Level 1, 2 & 3 Set with Audio Companion

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Your First 100 Words in Greek w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Qiuck & Easy Guide to Reading Greek Script (Your First 100 Words InSeries) by Jane Wightwick

Your First 100 Words in Greek w/ Audio CD: Beginner's Qiuck & Easy Guide to Reading Greek Script (Your First 100 Words InSeries) by Jane Wightwick

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Printable Code Using the Ancient Greek Alphabet

Roman Writing Materials

Roman Writing Materials
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A Letter home to Athens

Spiros the Clueless has written a letter using the Greek alphabet
to his family back home in Athens. Sadly...
Decipher the Code of the Ancient Greek Alphabet
Use this chart to help you write your own imaginary letter
home to Athens!

Math

Hands-on Geometry

Learning about the Mathematics of Ancient Greece

K'NEX Education: Elementary Math and Geometry-142 pcs

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K'Nex kits inspire young minds and satisfy kids' curiosity on how to build simple creations. Each innovative kit keeps young builders busy and intrigued for hours on end.

This K'Nex Kit builds more than 38 different models and allows kids to work in teams of three to four. Models demonstrate symmetry, similarity, shapes, faces, fractions, congruency, angles, polygons and more. Everything comes in a large compartmentalized storage tub with snap-on lid. Curriculum sold separately.

Patty Paper Geometry

Discovering the Mathematics of Ancient Greece

Patty Paper Geometry

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The translucent squares of paper used to separate hamburger patties are the secret key to fun math lessons! Teach a tactile understanding of important geometric concepts with author Michael Serra's hands-on paper-folding activities and fun math worksheets, available in his latest book, Patty Paper Geometry.

Why patty paper? When it comes to paper folding, waxed paper is hard to write on and many other types of paper are impossible to see through. Manufactured in perfect squares, easy to write on, and easy to see creases and traces on, patty paper is perfect for geometric investigations. Even better, it's probably the world's cheapest manipulative: A thousand sheets of Patty Paper costs less than eleven dollars! Features: Ideal for grades 6-10.

Can be used as a supplement to your geometry program or even as a major course of study. Includes dozens of activities that foster cooperative learning, increase students' geometric vocabulary, and motivate kids to read, write, and talk about geometry.

Allows students to discover most of the properties of geometric figures studied in high school geometry courses.

Includes open investigations to encourage students to explore their own methods of discovery and guided investigations that provide more direction. Each chapter includes many spiraled exercise sets, providing constant review.

Patty Paper for Hands-on Geometry

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Science

Social Studies

Ancient Greek Commerce

Build the Parthenon

Acropolis of Ancient Athens, Crowned by the Parthenon and a Statue of Athena

Acropolis of Ancient Athens, Crowned by the Parthenon and a Statue of Athena
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Together we assembled the Parthenon, that incredibly majestic symbol of Ancient Greece. Creating paper models gives you the opportunity to revisit all that you have been learning. Later we used it in dollhouse fashion to retell the stories of Ancient Greeks meeting on the steps to talk, philosophize, or conduct business.
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Ancient Greek Coins

Money in Ancient Greece

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Parthenon

Trade and Diplomacy in the Golden Age of Greece

Playing Parthenon

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Parthenon: Rise of the Aegean immerses you in an exciting, competitive world filled with aggressive trading, perilous voyages, and the construction of grand monuments. It is a game of commerce for 3-6 players set in the islands of the Aegean Sea. The time is 600 B.C. and mainland Greece stands on the threshold of glory. The Aegean Islands now attempt to share in that glory and to thrive in an increasingly profitable (and dangerous) world.

Each player represents a different island in the Aegean Sea populated by two villages and a fleet of trading ships. Each island's villages produce commodities which are either traded with the other islands or sent abroad across the Mediterranean Sea. Fleets journeying to distant lands face the deadliest hazards, but also obtain the greatest rewards.

Each player strives to develop his island by building additional villages, workshops, and advanced structures such as fortresses, shrines, and academies. The first player to complete all of the structures on his or her island, including two Great Wonders, wins the game!

Illustrated by Stephen Walsh.

Winner of Origins 2006 Best Boardgame of the Year
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Socrates: Ancient Greek Philosopher

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Epicurus: Ancient Greek Philosopher

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Plato: Ancient Greek Philosopher

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The Riddle of Epicurus

Ancient Greeces and Higher Level Thinking

Either God wants to abolish evil (natural disasters, diseases, suffering, famine etc), and cannot; or he can, but does not want to. ... If he wants to, but cannot, he is impotent. If he can, but does not want to, he is wicked. ... If, as they say, God can abolish evil, and God really wants to do it, why is there evil in the world?
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Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar...:

Understanding Philosopy Through Jokes

My 13 year old expressed an interest in learning about Philosophy and when I ran across this Audio Tape I just had to get it and pop it in the car's CD player. My daughter, of course, loves to tell jokes so I thought that this slant on teaching philosophy might be just the thing to tickle her funny bone.

Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar...: Understanding Philosopy Through Jokes

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Besides being funny, we found that Plato and a Platypus Walk Into a Bar gave a wonderful overview philosophies, philosophers and explained them in a way that teens can understand. The jokes relate to various philosophies and the author discusses how understanding of the various philosophies is what makes the jokes funny.

Music

Lyre the Musical Insturment of Ancient Greece

Lyre Harp, 16 String

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Art

Icarus by Henry Matisse

Art Inspired by Ancient Greek Myths: Icarus

Icarus

Icarus
Matisse, Henri
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The mythology of Ancient Greece has inspired people for centuries. Icarus by Henri Matisse is done in a simple, bold style. By creating artwork that copies the masters, children have a chance to explore different artistic styles and broaden their perspective on the ways that they choose to illustrate their work..

1. Read the story of Icarus in this most beloved collection, D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths.

2. Show the children the poster of Icarus by Henri Matisse. Discuss the colors and the simple shapes that depict Icarus as he falls from the sky.

3. Ask children what materials they think might have been used to create this picture.

I found that with very young children it was easier for them to use pastels on dark, blue construction paper to create their pictures of Icarus. For older children you might have them cut the pieces from yellow and black construction paper and glue them on. Some children prefer acrylics on a canvas,
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Ancient Greek Hands-on Crafts

Art projects to Enhance your Unit Study of Ancient Greece

Hands-On Ancient People, Volume 2: Art Activities About Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans

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Product Description
In the newest entry in this acclaimed series, young readers learn to create objects inspired by such ancient cultures as the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

Full-color photographs show the original artifact along with the finished paper replica, while simple instructions and line drawings explain the process of creating it step by step. A typical project is a beautiful Greek amphora vase made in paper or clay.

Easy to understand and designed for a wide range of ages, this interactive book features background information and interdisciplinary guidelines that broaden the scope of the activities, touching on the ancient cultures' math, science, architecture, creative writing, and history.

More than 60 fun projects are featured. Included is a full-color double-page map of each region with yesterday and today's important points of interest.

Physical Exercise

Track and Field Events for Ancient Greek Olympics

Throwing the Javelin

Gill Athletics 800G Tru-Flight 60M Javelin Boys

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The Gill Athletics 800g Tru-Flight 60m javelin for boys is designed for beginning and intermediate throwers. It's constructed from hardened aluminum alloy for a stiff design.

Ancient Greek Food

Olives the Food of the Gods

Ancient Greeks loved Olives

We have been learning all about olives. We have made tapanade, stew with olives and Chicken Piccata with olives. Cooking is another wonderful way to explore Ancient Greece.
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