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Unit 2.2Creativity of the Ancients Part II
Greece and Rome
Why should we learn about the Greeks and Romans?
These two civilisations formed the foundation of “Western” civilisation in Europe
Much of our world today – from democracy to sports – was influenced by them
Your English, Math and Science classes all bear the imprint of their legacy – even P.E., Art and Music
WHAT?? Another
two civilisation
s to study?
Timeline Activity!
How many years are there between the end of Roman civilisation and…The beginning of Sumerian civilisation? 3976
The building of the Great Pyramid? 3026
Our current year? 1538
c. 3500 BC Sumerian
civilisation begins
AD 1
c. 2550 BC Great Pyramid
built
AD 476Fall of Rome AD 2014
Ancient Greece
Welcome to…
Lessons Overview
AncientGreece
Lesson 1Introduction
Lesson 2Legacies
Lesson 1:WHO WERE THE GREEKS?
Lesson Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to :-
(1) identify the achievements of the ancient Greek civilisation
(2) identify at least one legacy of the ancient Greeks
(3) work effectively in pairs / groups(4) value the triumph of human ingenuity
and resourcefulness
Tuning In Activities Activity 1
Video : ‘History of Ancient Greece’
Guiding questions as you watch the video…
1) Recall the earlier lesson on ‘Introduction to Ancient Civilisations’ on the discovery of Troy by an amateur German archaeologist
2) What were some of the reasons for the practices, architecture and beliefs of the ancient Greeks?
Tuning In Activities Activity 2
Video : ‘Who were the Greeks?’
Guiding questions as you watch the video…
1) What are some similarities that you can see between Ancient Greece and Singapore?
2) What are some relevant NE Messages that can be applied from the lessons that we can learn from the Ancient Greeks?
“Winning was everything… second place meant nothing” Do I agree with this statement?How did I feel when I did/did not win at something?
What might be the good and bad consequences of this?
Would you like to live in such a society?How should we treat those who do better or worse than us?
Activity 2Video : ‘Who were the Greeks?’
Tuning In Activities Activity 3
Video : ‘Engineering an empire : Greece’
Guiding questions as you watch the video…
1) How is the value of ‘loyalty’ displayed by the ancient Greeks?
2) In the present day, why are wars and battles detrimental for many countries?
3) How can we show loyalty to our country?
Tuning In Activities Activity 4
DVD : ‘Ancient Civilizations for Children – Ancient Greece’
Tuning In Activities Activity 5
1) K-W-L worksheet
2) Timeline worksheet
Worksheet 1 Think-Pair-Share
Step 1 : Read Coursebook 5A pg 88 – 93 individuallyStep 2 : Pair up with a partnerStep 3 : In your pair,
(a) complete the worksheet ‘Who were the Greeks?’
(b)highlight 2 things that reflect the *resourcefulness and *ingenuity of the ancient Greeks
Step 4 : Be prepared to share with the class
* Resourcefulness - the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties
* Ingenuity - quality of being clever, original, and inventive
Research – Legacy of the Greeks
Each pupil will be assigned 1 category to research on:
1) Architecture & Arts2) The Sciences3) Ideals & Practices (e.g. the Olympics)4) Language & Writing5) System of Governance
Research – Legacy of the Greeks
Find out and reflect on: WHAT the Greeks have given usWHY this was a great achievement
WHY this legacy is important to you
Research – Legacy of the Greeks
Primary source of research 5A Coursebook The following 3 websites should be the primary
source for online researches http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_greeks/
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
http
://www.childrensuniversity.manchester.ac.uk/interactives/history/greece/
Be prepared to present your research to the class in the next lesson
Book is available in the school SS Treasure Shelf
More facts about GREECE
City-State“Greece” consisted of about 1500 city-states (polis)
The most prominent cultural centre: Athens
The most warlike: SpartaEach was a city surrounded by farmlandEach self-sufficient economicallyNeed for alliances amidst constant rivalry
Shared Greek identitySame languageSame religious beliefsSame holy places – provided opportunities for interaction
Rivalry and warfareOlympics – suspended warfare every 4 yearsUnited to fight a common enemy - Persians
The Acropolis Literally “Upper / Higher City” in Athens
Used as a palace, temple and fortress
Surrounded by other temples
Lego Acropolis!
The Greco-Persian Wars (499-449 BC)For 50 years, Greek states fought invasions from the powerful Persian Empire
At several famous battles, Greek armies won impossible victories against larger Persian armies
If Greece had been conquered, many of its achievements in philosophy, science and the arts would never have been created
What can Singapore learn?
We are also a small City-StateA strong defence allows every area of our culture to grow securely
Everyone is needed for Total Defence
We need alliances with friendly nations
Alexander the Great’s Empire Included Mesopotamia and Egypt
Ancient Sumer and Egypt – contributions to Greece
Division of Time Greece copied the 24-hour Day from Mesopotamia
Water clocks and Sundials Both were used in Greece Water clocks were used in court cases to make sure
speakers had exactly the same amount of timePapyrus
The Greeks imported it from Egypt as writing material The Greek word for the Papyrus plant - “Papuros” -
gave us the English word “Paper” The Greeks also called the plant “Biblos” – which gives
us the English word “Bible” (book)
Conquest by RomeEventually, a rising new power – Rome – conquered the Greek city-states
However, this actually helped to spread Greek culture
The Romans began to worship Greek gods
One Roman Emperor – Hadrian – even rebuilt Athens
Romans often travelled to Greece as tourists, as we would today!
Conclusion• The ancient Greeks were communities of people who
lived in present-day Greece.
• They adapted to their environment and built cities near the sea.
• They planted crops that suit the climate and land conditions such as grapes and olives.
• They interacted with one another through sea travel.
• The ancient Greeks influenced thinking, architecture, the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Greek empire.