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3 Week unit plan on Ancient Greece

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This is a resource for several class activities to enhance the learning of the Trojan War.

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Trojan War Classroom Activities

Giant horses, shields and Greek Gods all played a role in the Trojan War. These factors are among the reasons that it is especially interesting to students. The following are simple and fun activities that will stick with students long after instruction has ended.

Timeline of the Trojan War

The Trojan War spanned ten years and permanently changed history. This activity gets students connected with the cause, significant events, and outcomes of the war.

Materials

Internet access

Internet-enabled devices

Butcher paper

Fine-tipped markers in assorted colors

Instructions

1. Divide the class into five groups.

2. Assign each of the groups with a two year period of the Trojan War (e.g. group one is responsible for covering the first two years and so on).

3. Pass out a 2-foot length of butcher paper to each group.

4. Instruct the groups to use the Internet and any other applicable resources to fill their length of butcher paper with critical events that occurred in their assigned time period. These entries on the timeline should include dates, causes, and outcomes for each entry.

5. When all groups have finished with their two year timeline, have the groups work together to hang the timelines in order to create one full-length timeline representing the full ten year period of the Trojan War.

Trojans vs Greeks War Book

The abduction of Helen of Sparta by the Trojans is the reported cause of the Trojan War. This activity divides students as Troy and Greece was divided during this time to connect them with the events of the war.

Materials

Internet access

Internet-enabled devices

Spiral notebooks

Instructions

1. Divide the students into two groups. Group One will become the Trojans and Group Two will become the Greeks.

2. Write the following on the board: 'The Trojan War begins with Troy's abduction of Helen of Sparta. Your move Greece.'

3. Now explain that Group Two must work together to determine what Greece's immediate response to this action was, recording it in their war book (spiral notebook).

4. Once they've determined that, they should analyze this response and then decide if a different response or reaction would have produced a different outcome, writing this in their war book as well. In short, Group Two is listing Greece's response to Helen's abduction along with an analysis of its efficacy. If they feel it appropriate, they can suggest an alternative response.

5. Next, Group Two should present the information printed in their war books to the class.

6. When they've finished presenting, Group One must now research what the next move by the Trojans was in the war and record it in their war book. They should also include an analysis and alternative, if appropriate, and present this information to the class.

7. Repeat this process until all key events from the war have been presented and analyzed in the war books.

Uniforms of the Trojan War

The soldiers of the Trojan War had very unique attire. This activity highlights that point and gives students the chance to recreate some of these for themselves.

Materials

Instructions

1. Begin by displaying the images of Trojan War uniforms for the class, taking time to highlight the materials, styles, and differences between those of the Greek and Trojan soldiers.

2. Now, explain to students that they must select one item from what they've seen to recreate for themselves.

3. Next, have each student sketch out their plan on paper.

4. Once they've outlined a solid plan for replicating a uniform item, allow them to use the materials to create it.

5. When all students have finished with their selected uniform item, have them present it to the class along with a description of what it is and how they built it.

Map the Battleground

A majority of the battles that made up the Trojan War occurred in and around the city of Troy. This activity demonstrates these locales for students.

Materials

A map of the area where the Trojan War occurred

Parchment paper

Markers

Internet access

Internet-enabled devices

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Giant horses, shields and Greek Gods all played a role in the Trojan War. These factors are among the reasons that it is especially interesting to students. The following are simple and fun activities that will stick with students long after instruction has ended. The Trojan War spanned ten years and permanently changed history.

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Ideas (Interactive) :Explore Ancient Greece

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Explore Ancient Greece - The Children's University of Manchester

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Olympic Diary Entry - Ancient Greece 6P 2013

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Hello. My name is Anchaz Michaelides. I am a Greek Olympian, and loyal soldier of the legendary Ionian army. Many people rate me ad one of the best in the world! People rave about me everyday, and how I am destined for Olympic greatness!

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Interactive Timelines of Ancient Greece for Kids and Teachers - Ancient Greece for Kids

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Early Greek culture began about 6,500 BC (or about 8,500 years ago!) About 900 BC, Greece began to emerge from the Greek Dark Ages. The ancient Greeks started to write things down again, which of course helps us today to better understand their culture.

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Ancient Greece from Homer to Alexander: The Evidence / Edition 1

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Incorporating fresh, new translations of original Greek and Roman texts and drawing on a range of sources, including artistic evidence, this sourcebook provides...

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Book about places and institutions in ancient greece - Google Search

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Famous People in Ancient Greece Lessons & Activities - Ancient Greece for Teachers

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People have been living in Greece for over 40,000 years . The earliest settlers mostly lived a simple hunter-gatherer or farming lifestyle.

The were the first great Greek civilisation. They didn't live on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete , between 2200BC and 1450BC. They were known as the Minoans after their legendary king, Minos.

After the Minoans came the Mycenaean civilisation , from mainland Greece. They were fine builders and traders, but they were also great soldiers. They famously fought in the battle of Troy. , an important Greek writer, told stories of the Mycenaean age in his books and The Odyssey.

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People have been living in Greece for over 40,000 years . The earliest settlers mostly lived a simple hunter-gatherer or farming lifestyle. The were the first great Greek civilisation. They didn't live on mainland Greece but on the nearby island of Crete , between 2200BC and 1450BC.

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Events (Interactive):  Video on Trojan War

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Events (Interactive):  Video on Trojan War

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This video source provides quick information on the Trojan War and is from a reliable source.

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Events (Children's Book): "The Trojan War: A Graphic Retelling"

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Events (Children's Book): "The Trojan War: A Graphic Retelling"

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--Children's Book to graphically depict the Trojan War in Ancient Greece.

https://www.amazon.com/Trojan-War-Graphic-Retelling-Ancient/dp/1491422785