1. You have 5 minutes to answer the following:
Warm Up
You have 5 minutes to answer the following:
 Identify Greek’s geographic characteristics discussed in our last lesson. State at least 2 details defining Greece’s geography.

2. Quote of the Day…..

3. Reminders…..
*New unit began last class, please make sure you pay attention to not fall behind. *Phone calls will be made for students who have been displaying negative behavior

4. Objective
SWBAT understand how physical geography influenced the lives of the early Greeks

5. The Story Matters….
In ancient times, Greek language, culture, and mythology spread throughout the Mediterranean region. Traditional figures, such as the goddess Athena, were featured in art and on pottery and other household objects. In time, ancient Greek civilization was absorbed by the more powerful Romans. Because the Romans imitated Greek culture in many ways, the achievements of the Greeks in politics, philosophy, and literature were passed on through the centuries. In this way, the ancient Greeks continue to influence Western civilization. As a class, lets discuss what we hope to learn about Ancient Greece.

6. Greece was the first civilization to develop in Europe Many early people settled in the river valley because it offered rich soil Can you identify some other civilizations that settled in river valleys?

7. How does Greece’s geography differ from the river valley civilizations we discussed previously?

8. Answer-Greece’s geography differs from the river valley civilizations we discussed previously, because Greece is dominated by mountains and the sea.

9. Which seas bordered Greece
Which seas bordered Greece? (Record answer in your notes) What kind of relationship do you think these Greek islands created with the mainland?

10. Record how geography impacted life in Ancient Greece.
Greece Video
Record how geography impacted life in Ancient Greece.

11. Independent Practice
In a 5-7 sentence paragraph, explain how the development of Ancient Greek’s government was impacted by their geography.

12. Group Work
You will be given a map of Ancient Greece and asked to answer different questions. Group 1-Identify the ways in which the seas influenced the way Ancient Greeks lived? Group 2-Based on Greece’s geography what type of transportation do you think Greek’s used? Group 3-What three city-states were located on the Peloponnesus peninsula? Group 4-Where was the city-state of Knossos located?

13. Closure
Based on todays lesson, please record: 3 facts 2 opinions 1 further question

14. Homework
Summarize how geography influenced life in Ancient Greece.