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Ancient Greece

Introduction: The contents presented are incorporated into World Geography, 9th Grade English, and Algebra 1. All students are freshman and are
currently enrolled in World Geography, 9th Grade English, and a majority in Algebra 1. A few students are enrolled in Geometry, which which expands on
this topic even further. Students will learn about Greek culture, geography, and its mathematical contributions. Each content area has its own
standards, essential understandings, inquiry questions, possible misconceptions, and formative assessment ideas. While students are in math they will
be learning about Euclid and Pythagoras and their mathematical contributions to Ancient Greece as well as its applications today. In World Geography
they will delve into the significance of Ancient Greece and the ways in which the physical geography of Greece impacted the development of one of the
most impactful civilizations in history. Students will learn the ways in which physical geography affects the human & cultural geography of regions
worldwide. In English students will learn about Greek mythology and their cultural significance. Through each lesson in each content area students
should gain a well-rounded understanding of Ancient Greece and be able to make connections across content areas.

English
Math World Geography
Standards: Standards:
Use trigonometric ratios and the Pythagorean Theorem to solve right triangles in Standards:
Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze in detail its development over
applied problems. (CCSS: G-SRT.8) (2.2)- Explain and interpret geographic variables that influence the interaction of people, places,
the course of the text, including how it emerges and is shaped and refined by specific
Essential Understandings: and environments.
details; provide an objective summary of the text. (CCSS: RL.9-10.2)
(2.3)- The interconnected nature of the world, its people and places
Students will learn about Euclid and Pythagoras and their contributions in Essential Understandings:
mathematics. They will derive the Pythagorean Theorem and use it to solve problems Big Ideas
Students will understand a variety of world cultures while comparing them with their
involving right triangles. They will also analyze how is used in Euclidean Geometry and -Ancient Greece had a major impact on subsequent civilizations and the human geography of
own culture.
also how the Greeks have used this formula in history. the world.
Students will think analytically about the origins of culture.
Inquiry Questions: -Geography plays a huge role in the creation & everyday life of human beings & their civilizations.
Inquiry Questions:
How can you determine the measure of something that you cannot measure physically? Essential Understandings
How can we use Greek Mythology to understand different elements of modern culture?
How are mathematical triangles different from triangles in the physical world? How are -Students will understand the impact geography & environment has the creation, development,
How has Greek Mythology influenced Western culture?
they the same? and maintenance of civilizations.
What are the purposes of retelling Greek Myths?
How can you use the Pythagorean Theorem in the real world? -Students will understand the physical, human, and cultural geography of Ancient Greece
Where can we find modern examples of Greek Mythology?
How did the Greeks use the Pythagorean Theorem? -Students will understand the physical human, cultural, political geography of Athens and Sparta
Possible Misconceptions: -Students will be able to compare and contrast Athens and Sparta.
Possible Misconceptions: Greek Mythology and Roman Mythology are the same. -Students will be able to understand the significance of Ancient Greece and its impacts on the
The Pythagorean Theorem can be used on triangles that do not have one angle that is All of the gods are fictional characters created by different authors. rest of the world past & present.
90 degrees. Every god had only one realm that he or she oversaw. Gods did not have overlapping - Students will understand the impact of geography on Ancient Greek religions
The Pythagorean Theorem was used in ancient Greek architecture and was a main authority.
reason as to why they were so advanced for their time. Inquiry Questions
Formative Assessment Ideas: -How does geography impact the creation, development, and maintenance of civilizations?
Formative Assessment Ideas: 1. Jigsaw Groups: Students will read a variety of myths for class. They will become an -How can geographic regions be compared and contrasted?
1. Proof of Pythagorean Theorem with paper cutouts to show how the area of the legs expert on their assigned myth. During class, students will get into groups of five -How are regions and places connected?
of the triangle equal the area of the hypotenuse of the triangle. Then apply that (each students having read a different myth). They will all share their myths with -What environmental factors impact where groups decide to settle and start civilizations?
exploration to a series of different triangles in which two of the three sides are each other. I can assess how students are presenting information in their groups. -How is culture impacted by geography?
given. I will be able to assess this by seeing their work that they will turn in at the 2. Students will create one-pagers to explain how something came into existence by
end of class. Possible Misconceptions
the gods (ex. fire). These myths should include all of the elements of myths that we
2. Students will find examples of the Pythagorean Theorem in Ancient Greek -Geography does not impact the creation and workings of civilization.
have studied throughout this unit.
architecture. They will choose what type of architecture they would like to analyze -Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome are the same.
and then measure two sides and find the third missing side by using the -Regions within the same country are similar (Athens v Sparta).
Pythagorean Theorem. They will confirm their answer by measuring the third side Formative Assessment Ideas
after they have performed the calculation. Students will do two examples of each Summative Assessment (Encyclopedia Page): Our summative assessment aims to have students 1. Diorama of Ancient Greece: Students will choose a city in Ancient Greece and conduct
case. I will collect their pictures with their drawings and calculations at the end. synthesize the information they have learned from all three content areas into one project. Students will research on the geography of the city. Based on their research they will create a diorama of
create an encylopedia page about Ancient Greece and will be required to have English, World the city and label key geographic features on the diorama. They will be required to include
Geography, & Math represented on their page. These encylopedia pages will be completed in pairs and information about each element and how these geographic features impact the population
will be presented to each class during a gallery walk in the school library. of the area & the civilization they live in.
2. Create a Terracotta Neck Pot- Students will create their own Ancient Greek Terracotta piece
reminiscent of famous Greek Terracotta pots. They will create an image that represents what
they have learned about the geography of Ancient Greece that is similar in style to what can
be seen on famous Terracotta artwork from this time period. They will present their piece and
explain their image to the class. This will aide them in understanding the concept of cultural
geography in Ancient Greece and in general.

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