6th ancient greece webquest
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Ancient Greece
Webquest
Created by Summer Cowick, 2008
IntroductionAncient Greece is an important part of world history. The Greeks were amazing soldiers
and thinkers. They helped to build foundation for many inventions and modern
conveniences.As part of this webquest, you will gain an
appreciation of what life was like in the times of the ancient Greeks.
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Checklist EvaluationTask 5
Task 1For the first part of the quest, you will visit this
website http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/menu.html When there you will read stories, explore and
challenge yourself. For each of the ten topics, you must choose “Story,” “Explore,” or “Challenge.”
If you choose “story,” you must write a summary of what you read.
If you choose “explore,” you must develop a way to show me what you learned.
If you choose “challenge,” you need only to tell me how you did.
Introduction
Task 2Visit this website: http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/htmlver/index.html Click on the symbol on the left
Explore the three areas. Pay special attention to the interactive map. Create a skit that shows what life would have been like in the time of ancient Greece.
Introduction
Task 3Review the following website
http://www.ancientscripts.com/greek.html
and discover what it means that the direction of Greek writing is “various.” Create an example as if our writing was also “various.” Introduction
Task 4Task 4Use the following website, and the help of the teacher to Use the following website, and the help of the teacher to create a mosaic, complete with a clay frame. create a mosaic, complete with a clay frame.
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/Lessons/6frame.htm
Introduction
Task 5Task 5
There has been a long-standing battle between which city, Athens or Sparta, was the “best.” Use the following link to decide for yourself.
Comparison
When you finish perusing the information, create a piece of propaganda that supports your decision. If you unsure of the types of propaganda, use this website.
http://library.thinkquest.org/C0111500/proptech.htm
Introduction
ChecklistChecklist
Story/Explore/ Challenge All 10 activities ____Story/Explore/ Challenge All 10 activities ____
Skit ____Skit ____
““Various” writing ____Various” writing ____
Mosaic ____Mosaic ____
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EvaluationCompletion of Task 1 Yes____ No _____
Completion of Task 2 Yes____ No _____
Completion of Task 3 Yes____ No _____Task 4: Temple name_____________________ DESIGN 10 9 8 7 6 5CONSTRUCTION 10 9 8 7 6 5CRAFTSMANSHIP 10 9 8 7 6 5 Glazing 10 9 8 7 6 5
Completion of Task 5 Yes ____ No _____
Introduction