Download Learn about Greek civilization and the culture of Greece. Outcomes

7th Grade SS: Thursday, February 23, 2017
1. Handouts:
* You’ll receive the Outcomes sheet after we begin class.
2. Assignments:
* In-class—Begin reading Ch. 5, Section 1, pp. 150 – 163
As we read, look for clues on Outcomes
* Homework—Have a good evening! 
3. Assignments due today:
* None
4. Bell-ringer:
BR #22, 2/23/17
Q = Who defeated who in the Pelopponesian War?
A = Sparta defeated Athens, but in the long-run, they both lost.
War weakened both sides & rebellion happened w/in 30 years.
Today’s Goal: Learn about Greek civilization and the culture of Greece.
Outcomes:
1. Identify terms: Culture, Myths, Mount Olympus, oracle, Delphi, epics, Homer,
Aesop, fable, oral traditions, Sophocles, Eripides.
2. Describe the religion embraced by the Greeks and its role in their lives.
3. Name six of the 12 Greek gods/goddesses and what each one controlled.
4. Explain what happens at an oracle.
5. Describe the guiding principle that led people to depend on oracles.
6. Explain the purpose of Greek poetry and fables.
7. Name the first great epic of Greece that became famous and cite its author.
8. Name which epic included the story of the Trojan Horse.
9. Describe the ideals (values, beliefs) that were communicated through epics.
I0. Indicate what is unique about fables and describe their purpose.
11. Identify the distinctive features of tragedy and comedy.
12. Name two Greek writers of tragedy and summarize what each was known for.
13. Describe the purpose of Greek art and architecture, what they wanted people
to see in their works.
14. Identify the most important type of building in ancient Greece.
Starter:
What do we mean by the term . . .
“Culture”
Culture is what people value, what they hold dear to their heart.
We all have individual values, but as a society we also share a lot
of the same values, and that’s what makes up our culture—the
things we all agree are important to us as a society, as Americans.
Can you give me some categories of culture that could be found in
any society?
Food, festivals/holidays, religion, crafts/art,
types of literature, music, language, etc.
Starter continued:
For some reason, whenever textbooks feature ancient Greek
culture, guess what they cite as the first example of Greek culture?
What does that pattern tell us?
Why is Greek mythology always the first thing mentioned?
Think back to what you know already about Greek culture, and as
we read today, see what new things you can add to that list.
Turn in your JAT textbook to p. 154.
Starter #2 Terms and Identities, Ch. 5, Sec. 1:
Culture: What a society values, what its people hold dear to their hearts.
Myths: Stories about god/goddesses & hero figures, reflecting religious beliefs.
Mount Olympus: Highest mountain in Greece, said to be the home of the gods.
Oracle: Place where people went to hear a prophetic word that would guide them.
Epics: Earliest Greek literature, long poems told stories of an adventurous hero.
Homer: Author of the earliest known great Greek epics, the Iliad and the Odyssey.
Aesop: Greek slave who compiled fables that became oral tradition for 200 years.
Fable: A short tale, animals speak/act like people, designed to teach a lesson.
Oral Traditions: Stories passed down by word of mouth before writing developed.
Sophocles: One of the two best-known writers of classical/ancient Greek tragedy.
Eripides: One of the two best-known writers of classical/ancient Greek tragedy.
Aristophanes: Best known writer of classical/ancient Greek comedy.
Turn in your JAT textbook to p. 154 as I prepare us for a Brain Pop. 
[Brain Pop: Homer]
Starter #3 Outcomes Check, Ch. 4, Sec. 4:
2. Describe the religion embraced by the Greeks and its role in their lives.
Believed gods/goddesses controlled nature and therefore shaped their lives.
3. Name six of the 12 Greek gods/goddesses and what each one controlled.
Zeus, the chief god; Athena, goddess of wisdom/crafts; Apollo, god of sun/poetry;
Ares, god of war; Aphrodite, goddess of love; Poseidon, god of seas/earthquakes.
4. Explain what happens at an oracle.
People visit a sacred shrine where priest/priestess reveals a prophetic warning
or guidance from gods/goddesses.
5. Describe the guiding principle that led people to depend on oracles.
They believed gods/goddesses controlled nature & therefore also people’s lives.
6. Explain the general purpose of Greek poetry and fables.
They demonstrated Greek values and inspired people to practice virtues.
Starter #3 Outcomes Check continued:
7. Name the first great epic of Greece that became famous and cite its author.
The Iliad and the Odyssey were both written by the poet Homer.
8. Name which epic included the story of the Trojan Horse. The Iliad.
9. Describe the ideals (values, beliefs) that were communicated through epics.
They inspired people by demonstrating virtues like courage, honor, & loyalty.
The heroes serve as role models; plot illustrates role of the gods & the triumph
of those who uphold virtue against overwhelming odds.
10. Indicate what is unique about fables and describe their specific purpose.
Funny stories w/ animals as characters & purpose is to teach a lesson for living.
11. Identify the distinctive features of tragedy and comedy.
Protagonist struggles w/ a conflict and ultimately fails b/c of character flaws.
An entertaining, sometimes humorous, drama with a happy ending.
Starter #3 Outcomes Check continued:
12. Name two Greek writers of tragedy and summarize what each was known for.
Sophocles—used three actors instead of one, used painted backdrops.
Euripedes—featured regular people as characters instead of just heroes & gods.
His plots were more realistic, raising thought-provoking questions.
13. Describe the purpose of Greek art and architecture, what they wanted people
to see in their works.
To express ideals of beauty and harmony; wanted people to see reason,
moderation, & balance, and to imitate those values.
14. Identify the most important type of building in ancient Greece.
The temple, which was dedicated to a god or a goddess