Ancient Greece

Lesson Plan by Kacy Gorin

IndianaState
Standards

Objectives

Materials

Procedure

6.1.2- Describeandcomparethebeliefs,thespreadand
theinfluenceofreligionsthroughoutEuropeand
Mesoamerica.
6.3.4Describeandcomparemajorculturalcharacteristics
ofregionsinEuropeandtheWesternHemisphere.
6.3.11Definethetermsanthropologyandarcheologyand
explainhowthesefieldscontributetoourunderstandingof
societiesinthepresentandthepast.
6.3.10Explainthewaysculturediffusion,invention,and
innovationchangeculture.

o Understand major ancient Greek aspects of

culture such as, government, mythology,
philosophy.
o Identify ancient Greek influences in the world
today.

Picture of Lincoln Memorial

Large sheet of paper
Markers
Access to library and/or computers

1. Ask students what they know about Ancient

Greece, ask them to brainstorm ideas about
what they think/ already know. Write on board.
Look at Abraham Lincoln picture and ask
questions
2. Locate Greece on a map and do some general
history and facts, enough to give a very basic
understanding.
3. Divide class into three groups, philosophy,
mythology, and government.
4. Give students markers and allow them time in

the library/lab to research their topic.

5. Have students create some kind of handout/
quiz to give to their classmates so they can
follow along.
6. After each group has researched and written
information on their poster they will share with
the class

Vocab

Ancient
Classical
Heritage
Legacy
Mythology
Philosophy

Reference
http://www.studiesweekly.com/publications/Indiana-Sixth-Grade-SocialStudies
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