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.