Ancient Greece

Webquest

Created by Summer Cowick, 2008

IntroductionAncient Greece is an important part of world history. The Greeks were amazing soldiers

and thinkers. They helped to build foundation for many inventions and modern

conveniences.As part of this webquest, you will gain an

appreciation of what life was like in the times of the ancient Greeks.

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Checklist EvaluationTask 5

Task 1For the first part of the quest, you will visit this

website http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/menu.html When there you will read stories, explore and

challenge yourself. For each of the ten topics, you must choose “Story,” “Explore,” or “Challenge.”

If you choose “story,” you must write a summary of what you read.

If you choose “explore,” you must develop a way to show me what you learned.

If you choose “challenge,” you need only to tell me how you did.

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Task 2Visit this website: http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/index.html Click on the symbol on the left

Explore the three areas. Pay special attention to the interactive map. Create a skit that shows what life would have been like in the time of ancient Greece.

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Task 3Review the following website

http://www.ancientscripts.com/greek.html

and discover what it means that the direction of Greek writing is “various.” Create an example as if our writing was also “various.” Introduction

Task 4Task 4Use the following website, and the help of the teacher to Use the following website, and the help of the teacher to create a mosaic, complete with a clay frame. create a mosaic, complete with a clay frame.

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Lessons/6frame.htm

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Task 5Task 5

There has been a long-standing battle between which city, Athens or Sparta, was the “best.” Use the following link to decide for yourself.

Comparison

When you finish perusing the information, create a piece of propaganda that supports your decision. If you unsure of the types of propaganda, use this website.

http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm

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ChecklistChecklist

Story/Explore/ Challenge All 10 activities ____Story/Explore/ Challenge All 10 activities ____

Skit ____Skit ____

““Various” writing ____Various” writing ____

Mosaic ____Mosaic ____

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EvaluationCompletion of Task 1 Yes____ No _____

Completion of Task 2 Yes____ No _____

Completion of Task 3 Yes____ No _____Task 4:  Temple                                       name_____________________ DESIGN 10 9 8 7 6 5CONSTRUCTION 10 9 8 7 6 5CRAFTSMANSHIP 10 9 8 7 6 5 Glazing 10 9 8 7 6 5

Completion of Task 5 Yes ____ No _____

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