Students analyze the geographic, political, economic, religious, and social structures of the early civilizations of Ancient Greece
by Valerie Martinez
1. Homer's Iliad & Odyssey: Act out scene from one of Homer's stories, make a video with a voice over that tie in with images. Make a mini set or create something from one of these stories such as making a replica of the trojan horse or of the city Troy.
1.1. *Odysseus
1.2. *The Trojan War
2. Greek Mythology: Maybe have students pick their favorite God/Goddess and have them do a family tree, stories instances they are involved in, what they are known for or create a bio, dress like them once they present. Write a report, make a Power point, create/ draw a book about that particular God/Goddess.
2.1. Zeus
2.2. Hera/Juno
2.3. Athena
2.4. Hermes
2.5. Poseidon
2.6. Aphrodite
2.7. Apollo
3. Explain the significance of Greek mythology to the everyday life of people in the region.
3.1. *Greek Temples
4. How does Greek literature continue to permeate our literature and language today?
4.1. Epics
4.1.1. Hercules
4.1.2. Medusa