Ancient Greece Government and Sparta/Athens

Learning Goals:
I can interpret the role the four types of government play in Ancient Greece
I can compare and contrast the Greek city-states of Athens and Sparta

Today, students completed the Ancient Greek government quiz.  After the quiz students began to build their knowledge of Athens and Sparta.  Students will use their knowledge of Athens and Sparta to participate in a debate next week.  

Finish government stations and review

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece

Today, the students completed the government stations.  After the stations students reviewed with their table teams for the quiz tomorrow. Students have discussed and reminded of every question on the quiz.

Government stations

Learning goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece

Today, Mr. Timm led the students through advantages and disadvantages of rash government.  Next, students moved from station to station completing an activity to understand the differences in each government.  This will help prepare students for the quiz on Friday.

Four Types of Government in Ancient Greece

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

QOD - What are 3 types of architecture discussed yesterday in class?  What style of columns are on the White House?  Why are U.S. government modeled after Ancient Greece?

- Corinthian, Doric, Ionic
- Ionic
- US govt is a Democracy modeled after Ancient Greece

Today, Mr. Timm presented important information on the definition, advantages and disadvantages for each government.  This will be essential to understanding the four types of government. Students were expected to fill out a graphic organizer to use for review.

Ancient Greece Vocabulary

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

No QOD

Today, Mr. Timm presented the Ancient Greece vocabulary to the students. The following is the list of vocabulary words that students will need to achieve a level 3 on the proficiency scale.  Vocabulary - legacy, Democracy, Tyranny, Monarchy, Oligarchy, Jury, Polis, Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Acropolis, Phalanx, philosophy 

Ancient Greece Maps and Vocabulary

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government played in Ancient Greece.

QOD - How does the geography impact Ancient Greece?

1. Many bodies of water - advanced ship building, fishing
2. Rugged landscape
3. Many city-states
4. powerful navies
5. Smaller political areas due to rough terrain

Today, students discussed and completed their maps of Ancient Greece, due Monday.  Students began learning a set of vocabulary words to prepare them for the three learning goals.  Students received their study packets and tests for possible retakes.

Finish Tests and Start Maps of Ancient Greece

Learning Goal - I can interpret the role the four types of government play in Ancient Greece

No QOD

Today, students will have the first fifteen minutes of class to complete their test.  After the test, students will begin working on a map to understand the geography and climate of Greece.  In the upcoming weeks, Mr. Timm, the student teacher will be take a greater role in the classroom.