1. Standard: 6-2.1: We will be able to describe the development of ancient Greek culture, including the concept of citizenship and the early forms of democracy in Athens. Why is this important? 6-2.2: We will be able to analyze the role of Alexander the Great, Socrates, Plato, Archimedes, Aristotle, and others in the creation and spread of Greek governance, literature, philosophy, the arts, math and science. Why are these important? Pick a few you do know about…

2. Whenever writing a paragraph, draft a graphic organizer.

3. The goal of a graphic organizer is to help you organize your thoughts identify key information visualize the content connections

4. Who were citizens in Athens? Were they expected to be a part of the government? What is the difference between direct democracy and representative democracy?

6. Philosophy The ultimate lovers of wisdom and truth through reason, or logic! Ahhhh…SPA -Socrates -Plato -Aristotle

7. P. 262 (insert) and 265 Tried to teach people that rational reasoning could solve human problems Answered questions with questions = Socratic Method. Still used today as a teaching method. Was accused of being a bad influence on the youth Sentenced to death

9. p. 262

10. We thank him for geometry. Thanks, Euclid. Among many postulates: A straight line can be drawn between any two points..__________________.

11. Mathematics Pythagoras: He created the Pythagorean theorem (a +b =c ). This helps solve right triangles. 222

12. Mathematics - Archimedes: -Father of Physics -Invented water screw -Explained lever and pulley -The founder of (pi or 3.14….). This never ending number is used when working with circles.

13. Father of Medicine Today, doctors take some form of the Hippocratic Oath – “Do no harm.” Oh, and “Let Food Be Thy Medicine!!!!” Hippocratic Oath

14. Architecture Temples for the Gods/Goddesses Grand Columns The Parthenon built in Athens for Athena

15. Literature Centered around mythology (about gods and goddesses, history and philosophy) Homer- wrote epic poems about the Trojan War

16. Literature They introduced new Genres of Writing: -Tragedies are sad -Comedies are HAPPY!

17. Literature Aesop was a famous Greek writer who wrote fables. Aesop’s Fables are fictional stories that teach morals.

18. The Tortoise and the Hare is one of Aesop’s most famous fable….what is the moral of this story? *not familiar with The Tortoise and the Hare?…Let’s check out the video clip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65Wq9OZl3HE

19. Theater Plays could be performed for a large audience in a grand outdoor theater with musicians and actors!

20. Government o Oligarchy (ruled by a few, usually military leaders) o Democracy (ruled by the people) o Aristocracy (ruled by a few wealthy people) o Monarchy (ruled by one)

21. Pick one of the contributors we learned about today from Ancient Greece. Write a thank you note, acknowledging and thanking Greeks for their contributions to the world. Make sure you include how their contributions have affected the world!