1. It’s All Greek to Me! A Review of Ancient Greece Grade 3

2. Standards of Learning 3.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient Greece have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, government (direct government), and sports. 3.1 The student will explain how the contributions of ancient Greece have influenced the present world in terms of architecture, government (direct government), and sports. 3.4 The student will develop map skills by 3.4 The student will develop map skills by Locating Greece; Locating Greece; Describing the physical and human characteristics of Greece. Describing the physical and human characteristics of Greece. Explaining how the people of Greece adapted to and or changed their environment to meet their needs. Explaining how the people of Greece adapted to and or changed their environment to meet their needs.

3. Geography Ancient Greece was located in the southern region of the continent of Europe on land near the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient Greece was located in the southern region of the continent of Europe on land near the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient Greece, a peninsula, was surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient Greece, a peninsula, was surrounded on three sides by the Mediterranean Sea. The land was hilly and mountainous. The land was hilly and mountainous.

4. Characteristics Characteristic: Different traits Characteristic: Different traits Physical Characteristics- Ancient Greece was located among mountains and hills, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, and had limited rich soil. Physical Characteristics- Ancient Greece was located among mountains and hills, surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, and had limited rich soil. Human Characteristics- Ancient Greeks were farmers, shipbuilders, and traders. Human Characteristics- Ancient Greeks were farmers, shipbuilders, and traders.

5. Adapting to the Environment People adapt to their environment in different ways to meet their needs. People adapt to their environment in different ways to meet their needs. Ancient Greeks adapted to their environment by farming on the hillsides and building ships. Ancient Greeks adapted to their environment by farming on the hillsides and building ships. Their sturdy ships were used to carry goods to trade with other communities on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Their sturdy ships were used to carry goods to trade with other communities on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea.

6. Architecture Architects of Greece designed and built many beautiful buildings. Architects of Greece designed and built many beautiful buildings. They loved to build magnificent structures using huge columns. They loved to build magnificent structures using huge columns. Parthenon- architects of ancient Greece used columns in the construction of this temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Parthenon- architects of ancient Greece used columns in the construction of this temple dedicated to the goddess Athena. Columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian Columns: Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian

7. Government The Greeks influenced our ideas about government. The Greeks influenced our ideas about government. Greece is the birthplace of democracy or government by the people. Greece is the birthplace of democracy or government by the people. The Greek government was a direct democracy. This means that the people voted to make their own rules and laws. The Greek government was a direct democracy. This means that the people voted to make their own rules and laws.

8. Sports The Ancient Greeks also contributed to our modern society in the area of sports. The Ancient Greeks also contributed to our modern society in the area of sports. The Greeks loved individual sports such as riding, hunting, wrestling, and swimming. The Greeks loved individual sports such as riding, hunting, wrestling, and swimming. Our modern Olympic Games come from the Ancient Greek athletic festivals. Our modern Olympic Games come from the Ancient Greek athletic festivals.

9. The Arts The Ancient Greeks created pottery, mosaics, sculptures, and paintings. The Ancient Greeks created pottery, mosaics, sculptures, and paintings. Pottery was often painted in patterns of red and black. Pottery was often painted in patterns of red and black. Greek temples, public buildings, and homes of the wealthy were filled with beautiful paintings and pottery. Greek temples, public buildings, and homes of the wealthy were filled with beautiful paintings and pottery.

10. Contributions A contribution is the act of giving or doing something. A contribution is the act of giving or doing something. The Greeks made important contributions to our modern society. The Greeks made important contributions to our modern society. The Ancient Greeks influenced our architecture, government, and sports. The Ancient Greeks influenced our architecture, government, and sports.