Lesson 2:Legacies of ancient Greece

Lesson ObjectivesAt the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to :-

(1) identify the legacies of the ancient Greeks

(2) value the triumph of human ingenuity and

resourcefulness

(3) express thoughts and feelings in a group

(4) display desirable traits of a self-directed

learner

Tuning In Activities

Re-cap : -What have we learnt in Lesson 1?

Re-cap• Ancient Greeks were communities of people who lived

in present-day Greece.

• They adapted to their environment and built cities near the sea.

• They planted crops that suit the climate and land conditions such as grapes and olives.

• They interacted with one another through sea travel.

• The ancient Greeks influenced thinking, architecture, the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Greek empire.

Lesson Development Round Table

Step 1 : Pupils assigned to research on the same legacy are to sit together

Step 2 : Take turns to share your findings with your group mates

Step 3 : In your group, (a)decide what are the key points of the

legacy assigned to you(b)present all key points on the butcher paper

provided – in point formStep 4 : Display your butcher paper once you are ready

Gallery Walk

Step 1 : You will be given 10mins to take a walk around the class and read about the legacies of ancient Greece

Step 2 : As you read about each legacy, paste a sticker on the information that you find most interesting. You are only allowed to paste 1 sticker on each legacy

Video : ‘Ancient Olympics Let the Games Begin’

Lesson Development (Optional)

Greek Legacies - Overview

Greek civilisation influenced Roman civilisation

Later, both civilisations were to deeply impact Western civilisation in Europe

Europe spread its culture and knowledge around the world through colonialism

Government - Democracy

Originated in AthensPracticed in some other Greek statesOnly male citizens could vote – not women or slaves

First system where mass votes were used to make decisions

How is our modern Democracy more inclusive?

Science and MathSince ancient times, people had assumed that all natural events happened by the whims of gods

The Greeks were the first to ask questions about the world

They gradually discovered that regular laws governed nature

One such thinker, Thales, shocked people by predicting a solar eclipse and good harvests

Science and Math

Some secrets of advanced technology were lost – not all were passed down

Antikythera mechanism – the first computer?

Science and MathAntikythera mechanism – the first computer?Used gears to predict future position of planetsCreated in 65 BC and lost at seaNothing as sophisticated was made by man for the next 1000 years

A working model has been made

Mythology

The Greeks believed that every aspect of their lives was controlled by different gods and goddesses

The stories told about these deities have become part of our shared human heritage

Names from Greek myths are still used to celebrate human achievement and power Apollo Space Program (US moon missions) Nike, Greek goddess of Victory

You will learn more about Greek Mythology in your English Lessons this year

Singapore’s C-130 “Hercules” A huge cargo plane that can bring emergency relief to

disaster zones Named after the hero of Greek legend with great

strength

P-8 Poseidon The US Navy’s most advanced radar plane Named after the Greek god of the sea Used in the search for MH 370

Raffles Girls’ School:Statue of Athena at school gateThe goddess of wisdom and intelligent warfare

Symbolises the wisdom, industry, energy and creativity that students should have

Do you have a Greek Name?

Agatha Agnes Anthea Cynthia / Cindy Catherine / Katherine Daphne Dionne Diana Delia Dorothy Dorcas Helen Jacinth Hermione

Melissa Melanie Nerissa Phyllis Phoebe Sophie Theresa Xenia Zoe

FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NAME MEANS – YOU MAY GET A SURPRISE!

Do you have a Greek Name? Alexander Andrew Christopher Jason Linus Luke / Lucas Nicholas Philip Stephen Peter Theodore

Timothy Thomas Titus

FIND OUT WHAT YOUR NAME MEANS – YOU MAY GET A SURPRISE!

Conclusion The ancient Greeks influenced thinking, architecture,

the arts and sciences and the lives of many people who lived throughout the Greek empire.

With respect to the 7 features of a civilisation, ancient Greece is defined as a ‘civilisation’(1) city(2) sophisticated arts(3) knowledge of Math & Science(4) division of labour(5) writing(6) government(7) sophisticated architecture

Conclusion

Read the news articles given to you Is present-day Greece still as powerful

and influential as in the past? What can we learn from this?