Lesson+Plan

The Ancient Greeks! 6th grade History class
 * Analyze Learners**

SS.6.W.3.2 "Explain the democratic concepts (polis, civic participation and voting rights, legislative bodies, written constitutions, rule of law) developed in ancient Greece." SS.6.W.3.3 "Compare life in Athens and Sparta (government and the status of citizens, women and children, foreigners, helots)." SS.6.W.3.5 "Summarize the important achievements and contributions of ancient Greek civilization." SS.6.W.3.6 "Determine the impact of key figures from ancient Greece." SS.6.W.1.1 "Use timelines to identify chronological order of historical events."

Working as a class, students will act as the Greek democratic system, correctly demonstrating a trial. Using MS Word, students will compare all aspects of life in Athens and Sparta. Students will gather in groups of 5 and work together to research and present to the class one of the important figures of Ancient Greece. In class, students will compose a poem about living the life of an Ancient Greek. Using PowerPoint, students will design a complete timeline of the Ancient Greek time period.
 * Objectives**:

Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
 * Targeted Bloom’s Taxonomy Level s:**

MS Word PowerPoint Crayons, Markers, Paper Internet DVD, DVD player, Television
 * Select Media Methods and Materials:**


 * Utilize Materials:** Students will utilize their textbooks, websites I have provided, and computers that are in the classroom.

Monday – Students will read about the Greek democratic system and act out a short, mock trial in class. Students will start their timelines and continue to add on information throughout the week. Tuesday- 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. Wednesday- 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 – Students will watch a video about some of the Ancient Greek philosophers and will form groups of 5 to research one each before presenting them on Friday. Friday- Students will turn in their timelines and present their Greek philosopher. A short activity on Greek religion/mythology will be done if time permits.
 * Require Learner Participation:** Students will work both individually and in groups.
 * Provide overview of each day:**


 * Evaluate/Assessment:** A rubric will be made and posted on the website.


 * All paper assignments will go into the student's portfolio in the classroom**
 * Completion of this assignment will result in another sticker on the wal!***


 * Resources:** Textbooks, art supplies, television, DVD collection, and computers with MS Word.
 * [|Ancient Greece]**
 * [|History for Kids: Greece]**