Fri greek contributions

Bellringer1. Describe these college mascots

(multiple sentences)

Today’s objective• Evaluate Greek cultural contributions in our

modern culture --------------Sheet of paper

ParthenonAthens, Greece

ParthenonAthens, Greece

ParthenonAthens, Greece

ParthenonNashville, Tennessee

Up arrow: agree

Down arrow: disagree

1. Democracy is the best form of government

2. I sometimes like to look at great buildings

Up arrow: agree

Down arrow: disagree

3. Your life will improve if you think a lot about your future

Up arrow: agree

Down arrow: disagree

4. All students should attend a live play before they graduate from high school.

Up arrow: agree

Down arrow: disagree

5. Engineers should be paid more than lawyers.

Up arrow: agree

Down arrow: disagree

Evaluate Greek Cultural contributionsRead pages: Greeks 129-133 & 142-143• Fill in the chart and rank the following contributions in

order of 1-8 • explain your choices for #1 and #8, support with evidence

from our culture Contribution How the Greeks used it? How do we use today? Rank

DemocracyPhilosophyDramaOlympicsArchitectureScienceWritten historySculpture

Compare & Contrast Ancient Greece with the Mayans

Read pages: Greeks 106-133, 141-142 & Mayans 353-355• Look for 10 cultural traits between Greeks and Mayans• Explain any contrasts

Greeks Mayans Similar or Different?1. Dates2. Geography

3. Structure4. Beliefs 5-10 your choice