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Greek Civilization - Lesson Plan 3
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Identification Information
Candidate’s Name: Justin Davenport
Lesson Prepared for: Mr. Bayles (Internship Fall 2012)
Date of Lesson: October 23, 2012
Grade: 8th Grade
Content Area: World History
Topic: The Culture of Ancient Greece
Approximate Allocated Time for Lesson: 50 Minutes
Student(s) with IEPs/504 plan? Yes
P-12 AL Course of Study Standards
AL-
2004.SS.8.1.3 > Using vocabulary terms other than B.C. and A.D. to describe time
AL-2004.SS.8.4 STANDARD: Identify cultural contributions of Classical Greece, including politics,
intellectual life, arts, literature, architecture, and science.
AL-2004.SS.8.5 STANDARD: Describe the role of Alexander the Great in the Hellenistic world.
AL-
2004.SS.8.5.1 > Defining boundaries of Alexander the Great’s empire and its economic impact
AL-
2004.SS.8.5.2
> Identifying reasons for the separation of Alexander the Great’s empire into successor
kingdoms
AL-
2004.SS.8.5.3
> Evaluating major contributions of Hellenistic art, philosophy, science, and political
thought
Lesson Objective(s)
Students will be able to:
explain how Greeks believed that gods and goddess controlled nature and shaped their lives.
explain how Greek poetry and fables taught Greek values.
explain how Greek drama still shapes entertainment today.
explain how Greek art and architecture expressed Greek ideas of beauty and harmony.
Assessment
Students will be assessed by completing a graphic organizer and foldable.
Accommodations
In order for the lower level students to achieve, cooperative learning will be used and the students will
be allowed to work with their peers to complete their graphic organizer. The teacher assistant will also
be available if needed.
Instruction
Present the lesson content:
This lesson will be presented through direct instruction, and a graphic organizer.
Review the past learning:
Yesterday we began looking at the culture of ancient Greece. Today we will see exactly how they still
influence life today.
Focus:
Ask the students:
- What are some examples of Greek architecture?
- Can you think of any influences today that originally came from the Greeks?
Purpose:
The purpose of this lesson is to inform you about the culture of ancient Greece.
Objective:
Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to describe how the Greek influences still shape
life today.
Instruction:
1. Introduction Activity/ Bell Ringer
Read and Answer the questions from the World Literature Section titled, “Icarus and Daedalus” (page
164-167) and Answer questions 1-5 on page 167.
2. Return students KWL Chart
3. Powerpoint Notes and Lecture (Outline will be provided to students)
Students will write their notes on provided Graphic Organizer
- Greek Mythology
- Greek Gods/Goddesses
- Greek Oracle
- Greek Poetry and Fables
- Aesop
- Homer
- Greek Drama
- Tragedies and Comedies
- Greek Art and Architecture
4. Students should add new information to their KWL Chart and Foldable Sheet
5. Remainder of Class/Homework: Finish adding information to chart and sheet and complete Guided
Reading 5.1 Sheet and Read Section 5.2 on pages 168-173.
Guided and/or Independent Practice
Guided Practice:
- Teacher/Group lecture and activity with graphic organizer
Independent Practice:
- Guided Reading Activity Sheet
Closure
Today we have looked at how the Greeks still influence our lives today. Tomorrow we will start looking
at Greek Philosophy and History.
Materials and Resources
Teacher:
Book
Computer with Projector
Powerpoint
Graphic Organizers
Student
Book
Pencil and Paper
Graphic Organizer
Unitedstreaming or Other Electronic Resources
No resources added.
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