Ancient Greece
Mary Mostyn and Jim Gruszka
6th Grade
James Giles School
Norridge, Illinois
Chapter 6
Name_________________________________________ C
Level Due Date:
Mon., Dec. 15
B
and A Level Due Date:
Wed.,Dec. 17
Test
Date: Thur., Dec.
18
By the end of this chapter
you need to know…
- The geography of
Greece.
- About the rise of
civilization and the beginnings of government in ancient Greece.
- What characterized
the Golden Age of Athens.
- About the religious
beliefs of ancient Greeks.
- About the science,
philosophy, and the arts in ancient Greece.
- About public life
in Athens.
- How the people of
Athens spent their time at home.
- How they practiced
slavery and its effects in ancient Greece.
- What is was like
to live in the ancient city of Sparta.
- About the Persian
invasion of Greece.
- What conflicts faced
the Athenian Empire.
“C” Level: You
must earn 15 points per section; 72 points in total before proceeding
to the “B” Level.
TASK |
Points |
Completed |
Chapter
6, Section #1 Early Greek Civilization
|
- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section December 1
|
0 |
|
- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 168
|
4 |
|
- Map SkillsWorksheet
– Compare/Contrast Egypt and Greece
|
4 |
|
- Section Quiz (p.
326)
|
4 |
|
- Map of Greece Worksheet
|
4 |
|
Chapter
6, Section 2 Religion, Philosophy, and the Arts
|
- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section; December 3
|
0 |
|
- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 174
|
4 |
|
- Complete Skills
for Life (p. 348)
|
4 |
|
- Section Quiz (p.
338)
|
4 |
|
- Greek Art Vase Worksheet
|
4 |
|
Chapter
6, Section 3 Daily Life in Athens
|
- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section; December5
|
0 |
|
- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 181
|
4 |
|
- Complete Target
Reading Skill: Using Word Analysis
(p. 343 & 345)
|
4 |
|
- Section Quiz (p.
334)
|
4 |
|
- Write and illustrate
a booklet that contains a myth. Your myth should explain a natural
phenomenon or tell a story with a moral lesson. You may want to
think of an emotion (love, envy, fear, or jealousy) and write an adventure
using that emotion as the theme. After your myth has been written,
you will read it to the class.
|
Up to 6 |
|
Chapter
6, Section 4 Sparta and Athens
|
- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section; December 9
|
0 |
|
- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 188
|
4 |
|
- Complete Enrichment:
The Ancient Olympic Games (p. 347)
|
4 |
|
- Section Quiz (p.
338)
|
4 |
|
- Using your book
and these websites, http://greece.mrdonn.org/athens.html and http://greece.mrdonn.org/sparta.html, complete the “Compare and Contrast”
graphic organizer to show similarities and differences between Sparta
and Athens.
|
4 |
|
Chapter
6, Section 5 The Spread of Greek Culture
|
- **REQUIRED**
Read the Section; December 11
|
0 |
|
- Complete Part 1
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Complete Part 2
of SQ3R Reading Strategy Worksheet
|
2 |
|
- Make flashcards
for terms on text p. 196
|
4 |
|
- Vocabulary Development
(p. 360)
|
4 |
|
- Section Quiz (p.
342)
|
4 |
|
- Ancient Greek Ideas
in Use Today worksheet
|
4 |
|
Total points in “C” Level _______
“B” Level: You
must earn 15 points before proceeding to the
“A” Level. Plan to spend 60 minutes on each of these activities.
If working in a group, each person must contribute 60 minutes to the
project. Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity.
Work must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!
TASK |
Points |
Completed |
- **MANDATORY**
In Computer Class, create a PowerPoint presentation explaining the relationships
of the gods and goddesses.
|
Up to 8 |
|
- Using the TV viewing
station, watch the video on Ancient Greece. You MUST take notes
while viewing the video. Then write a five-paragraph report summarizing
this ancient civilization. You may add facts to your report that
you learned from the textbook and other sources. All work must
be in your own words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins.
|
Up to 8 |
|
- With a classmate,
take the role of a Spartan and an Athenian. Debate the superiority
of your society. Be persuasive! You must have notes on index
cards.
|
Up to 8 |
|
Total points in “B” Level _______
“A” Level: You
must complete “B” level first.
Complete one activity for
15 points. Plan to spend 90 minutes on each of these activities.
If working in a group, each person must contribute 90 minutes to the
project. Your work should reflect the time spent on the activity
and must be of high quality in order to receive maximum points!
“A” level projects must be pre-approved with the teacher before
beginning the work.
TASK |
Points |
Completed |
- Write a Radio Play
of a Greek Myth or Story, (p. 349.) Radio program must be recorded so
that it can be played back to class.
|
Up to 15 |
|
- Small Group Activity
(2 or 3 students): Research the Olympic games in ancient Greece.
Each student will write a research paper. (All work must be in
your own words; double-spaced; 12 point font; 1 inch margins.)
Think of questions in addition to those listed below, and prepare a
presentation for the class (either PowerPoint or story poster board.)
Give your presentation by yourself or with a group.
a. Why were the first Olympic games held?
b. What games did spectators see?
c. Could anyone compete in the games?
d. Additional questions that you create!
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Up to 15 |
|
Total points in “A” Level _______
Total Points Earned Overall _______