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This page lists your assignments October 20 to October 25.

Monday: Ancient Greek Democracy [|Odyssey Online!] Check out this website and read the blurb about democracy before class. Students will review what they read about the Greek democratic system online and in their textbook then act out a short, mock trial in class. Also, using powerpoint, students will start their timelines and continue to add on information throughout the week, adding more information and graphics.

Tuesday: Athens vs. Sparta Having read about the differences between Sparta and Athens in their textbooks, students will type a one-page summary about their differences and discuss them in class. [|Spartan Warriors]

Wednesday: Contributions The teacher will read from the textbook a passage from //The Iliad// and the students will write short poems of their own from the point of view of a Greek citizen.

Thursday:Key Figures Students will watch a short video about some of the Ancient Greek philosophers and will form groups of 5 to research one each before presenting them on Friday. [|Socrates- Encyclopedia Channel]

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Friday: Wrapping It Up Students will turn in their timelines and present their Greek philosopher.