1. Warm Up
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain the main differences between Athens and Sparta. Use at least 2 supporting details in your response.

2. Quote of the Day!!!!
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
-Nelson Mandela
What does this quote mean?
Why do you think this person said it?
How can you apply this quote to your own life?

3. Objective- SWBAT understand how the Ancient Greeks honored their Gods.

4. Over the course of our next unit, we will be learning about Greek culture, and the artifacts made by the ancient Greeks to discover information about those peoples ideas, beliefs, and lives

5. Using your prior knowledge on city-states, were they independent or dependent of one another? (Turn and talk) Although city-states separated Greece politically, the Greek people were united by a common culture.

6. Q-What aspects of culture might unite a society
Q-What aspects of culture might unite a society? The people of Greece spoke the same language, shared many religious beliefs and customs, and believed many of the same myths about gods and hero’s

7. What are some other words you know that mean the same thing as myth?
Legend, fairy tale, tall tail
How might you define myth in your own words?

8. Who Were the Greek Gods? Reading
What is the main idea of the text?
What are two details supporting the main idea?
What are key vocabulary words in the text? What context clues did you use to help you define the words?

9. Group Work
Read the passage titled “Greek Oracles” and answer the question your group is assigned. 1-Where was the most famous oracle located? 2-Why do you think people sometimes misunderstood the oracles predictions? 3-Why did the ancient Greeks seek advice from the oracle? 4-What kind of advice do you think state leaders wanted from the oracle?

10. Greek God and Goddess Family Tree
Nature Life

11. Closure
What stuck with you today? Fill out a post it summarizing what stuck with you from todays lesson.

12. Homework
Write a 5-7-sentence paragraph about your favorite Greek god or goddess Explain why that one is your favorite, and cite information from todays lesson.