Title: Lasting Legacies of Ancient Greece | Lesson Planet
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Lasting Legacies of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece lesson plans can open up a world of information for students.
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Content: The Olympics were reflective of the values and principles of the ancient Greeks (physical strength and perfection, athletic skill and worship of Zeus as the supreme deity). In addition, the Olympics, started in 776 B.C.E., were one of the few times that the Greek city-states would lay down their weapons and come together in the spirit of national unity. This is a tradition that remains today; even amidst conflict and turmoil in the modern world, nations participating in the Olympics put aside their differences in the spirit of competition. This lesson provides a great opportunity to help students recognize that the legacies of the Greeks are still alive in our society. Ancient Greek Influences in Science and Math
The Greeks were among the most prolific scientists and mathematicians in the ancient world. Examining their contributions to the various scientific fields is a critical element of any study of Greek history and its legacies. Students will be amazed at how the things that they are learning in their science and math classes were discovered by the ancient Greeks. This lesson also provides a nice opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration with science and math colleagues. The more students see the application of history to the modern world, the greater appreciation they will have for the groundbreaking ancient cultures
Deep Roots of Ancient Greece
The development of Western “ethos” is strongly based on the logic and principles first devised by the ancient Greeks.