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The Classical Greeks: Student Teacher Project - 100 Points Project Grade

Project Objective:

Design and present a 10-minute lesson on an assigned topic about Greek civilization.

Evaluation:

Your grade will evaluate your lesson content and fulfillment of your job description.

Job Descriptions:

Classwork Grade 1
Research topic by creating Cornell Notes / Combined to make your assessment grade
  1. Create a 10-question worksheet your classmates can use as notes during the presentation.
  1. Create a PowerPoint to present your topic to the class.
  1. Present and answer all the questions for your topic.

Classwork Grade 2
Research topic by creating Double Entry Notes
Schedule
MONDAY / TUESDAY / WEDNESDAY / THURSDAY / FRIDAY
February 9th
Snow Day / I February 10th
Introduce Project / February 11th
Double Entry Notes / February 12th
Cornell Notes / February 13th
Create Worksheet
No School / February 17th PowerPoint / February 18th PowerPoint / February 19th PowerPoint / February 20th Completed PowerPoint
February 23rd
Presentation
Topic ______/ February 24th
Presentation
Topic ______/ February 25th
Presentation
Topic ______/ February 26th
Presentation
Topic ______/ February 27th
Presentation
Topic ______

Topics

Topic 1 – Minoans and Mycenaeans

  • Who were the Minoans?
  • Who were the Mycenaeans?
  • How did both groups of people impact life in Greece?

Topic 2 – Athens

  • Describe life in Athens
  • What was important to people living in Athens
  • Describe government in Athens

Topic 3 – Sparta

  • Describe life in Sparta
  • What was important to people living in Sparta
  • Describe government in Sparta

Topic 4 – Greek Government

  • Describe direct democracy
  • Describe oligarchy
  • Describe citizenship requirements in Athens

Topic 5– Greek Mythology

  • Describe the main Gods and Goddesses the classical Greeks worshipped.
  • How did the classical Greeks worship their Gods and Goddesses?
  • What did classical Greeks believe about their Gods and Goddesses?

Topic 6 – Greek Art and Education

  • What were the accomplishments of the Greek Philosophers?
  • Compare the classical Greek historians Thucydides and Herodotus?
  • Describe education in Athens and Sparta.

Topic 7 – The Persian War

  • Why did Greece and Persia go to war?
  • Describe some of the major battles during the war.
  • How did the outcome of the war impact Greece?

Topic 8 – The Peloponnesian War

  • Why did the Greek city-states go to war?
  • Describe three important battles during the Peloponnesian war.
  • What were the implications for people living in Greece?

Topic 9 – Alexander the Great

  • How did Alexander rise to power?
  • What were Alexander’s accomplishments?
  • Do you think Alexander the Great was a hero or a villain?