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The Greek World

This chapter we focus on the Greek World!  
    -Section 1: The Persian Wars   
    -Section 2: Sparta and Athens
    -Section 3: Alexander the Great
    -Section 4: Greek Achievements

Students will first trace the events and battles of the Persians Wars.  Next, we will compare and contrast the city-states of Athens and Sparta.  What was life like for a typical Spartan/Athenian man and woman?

We will then look at an icon - Alexander the Great! Students will choose and complete a R.A.F.T. (role, audience, format, topic) on Alexander.

Last, we will wrap up Greece by dicsussing all of their achievements and how they have influenced us today!
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Important Info:

No School on Friday, Monday, or Tuesday!

Cool Links:
The British Museum Exhibit on Ancient Greece http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
BBC History for Kids http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/forkids/
Mr. Donn's Ancient Greece for Kids http://greece.mrdonn.org/

 
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