The Golden Age of Greece (500-300 B.C.

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Are you guys excited to watch the 2016 Summer Olympics? Did you know
that the Greeks created the Olympics over 2000 years ago?!
Introduction: The Golden Age of Greece was a time of development, peace,
prosperity, and harmony. Throughout this WebQuest, you will use technology
to explore and learn about the different ways that Greek culture flourished
throughout their Golden Age, and how their architecture, religion, philosophy,
Olympic Games, theater, and art methodologies are still used in the
contemporary world.
Instructions for the WebQuest: Each section has links below. Each group will
have 6 students and each student must contribute to each section (each
student can do one of the sections and then discuss it with their group). You
must visit each link and then respond to the questions accordingly. You will
need to have internet access and some sort of audio device because some of
the websites have interactive videos that include audio. For the questions
that ask for a written response, be sure to use complete sentences, and all
questions that ask for drawing must be colored. If your drawings are not
colored, you will not get credit for that section. If you have any questions you
can ask me during class, and I will also be posting in-depth PowerPoints if
you need additional resources. The links I have given you should be all you
need to complete each section. I look forwards to seeing your work!
Evaluation: Each student will get their own individual grade. Each of the six
sections are worth 20 points, which makes the total written assignment for
the six sections worth 120 points. You will also get 5 points deducted for
each answer not written in a complete sentence. In addition to the WebQuest
assignment, each student must write a one page summary, which relates the
Golden Age of Greece to the contemporary world. This conclusion is worth 30
points, making the entire assignment 150 points.
Conclusion: To conclude the assignment, each student will write a one page
summary explaining how all 6 areas covered are still being used/incorporated
today. They will also need to find a current event related to one area
discussed in the WebQuest. Each group will choose one summary and one
current event and share it with the entire class.

Architecture

1. Visit https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-artcivilizations/greek-art/beginners-guide-greece/a/introduction-to-greekarchitecture
Read the introduction, and then also read the part about temples and
stoas.

Draw a picture of the three different types of columns. You

should have drawings, and each should be labeled
appropriately.

2. http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/acropolis/challenge/cha_set.html
This is a fun interactive website because you get to build a temple of
your own. Once you are done building your own temple, use the
information you gathered from both website and list THREE common
building materials used during the Golden Age.

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Religion

3. Visit http://www.penn.museum/sites/greek_world/religion.html

Read about Greek religion, and in a complete sentence, explain

their belief system (were the Greeks Monotheistic or
Polytheistic).

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Name THREE ways that Greeks honored their Gods and

Goddesses:

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Philosophy
4. Visit http://www.ancient.eu/Greek_Philosophy/
After you have read about the rise of Greek Philosophy, answer these
questions:

In a complete sentence, explain who the Sophists were?

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Out of all the philosophers which one stands out the most to
you, or which one do you think is the most interesting or has
the most interesting story?

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Name two of Platos philosophical interests:

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Olympic Games
5. Visit: http://www.ahistoryofgreece.com/goldenage.htm

Scroll down the page (it is close to the bottom) and read the piece
about the Olympic Games.

When did the Olympic Games start, and where were the games
held?
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Why did people compete in the games?

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Did the Olympic Games unit the Greeks?

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6. Visit:http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_gree
ks/growing_up_in_greece/

Scroll down the page and under activities, click on The Olympics-Visit
the Ancient Games! Play the education video and see if you learn
anything from it.

Theater

7. Visit: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-artcivilizations/greek-art/beginners-guide-greece/a/introduction-to-greekarchitecture

Scroll down (about half way down the page) and read the part about
Greek Theater.

Where did Greek theaters take place?

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Who adopted Greek theaters into their own culture?

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8. Visit:http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/primaryhistory/ancient_gree
ks/growing_up_in_greece/

Scroll down the page and under activities, click on The Greek Theater2,350 Years Ago! Play the education video and see if you learn
anything from it.

Art (Sculptures and Pottery)

9. Visit: http://study.com/academy/lesson/ancient-greek-art-potterysculpture.html
Watch the educational video and then read the article below it. You will
only be able to see half of the video if you do not want to make an
account.

How did pottery change over time?

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What materials were used to make Greek sculptures, and how

did they make the sculptures?

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Conclusion (30 Points)

How is each area discussed in this assignment still being used
today? Write a one page summary explaining how we still use these
methods in the 21st century.

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