14. Ancient Greece: why does it still matter?
14. Ancient Greece: why does it still matter?
Lesson duration is: 50 minItems in this lesson
14. Ancient Greece: why does it still matter?
What will we be doing today?
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
recognise examples of Ancient Greek influence in the modern world;
explain the difference between something that has continued and something that has changed;
use examples to explain why Ancient Greece is still relevant today.
What do these pictures have in common?
A journey back to Ancient Greece...
The Greeks are everywhere!
You work in groups of three or four.
Your group will get a number. That corresponds with the topics below:
Greek connection:
Olympic Games
Democracy
Theatre
Architecture
Mythology
Philosophy/science
Guiding question:
How are today's Games connected to the ancient ones?
Who should have a say in how a country is governed?
Why do people still enjoy watching stories performed?
Why do new buildings still look like Greek temples?
Why do we still have films and books about Greek gods?
Why do we still ask questions that Greek thinkers asked?
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You have one minute to tell me about it!
What changed?
What stayed the same?
Continuity = something continues over time.
Change = something becomes different over time.
Homework
Send your answer in the 'inleverbox' in SOM.
Why do we still learn about Ancient Greece?
Give two examples of its influence on our lives today.
