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I WILL BE ABLE TO:
-DESCRIBE CURRENT EVENTS
Monday, February 4th
Learning Objectives
Warm-Up: What is a recent news story you have heard about OR how did you spend your extended weekend?
GRAB A Warm-Up and Current Events sheet
from the back desk!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
-FID QUIZZES DAY 1 – 12 POINTS – DUE 2/14
DAY 2 – 10 POINTS – DUE 2/15CAN RETAKE FORM MULTIPLE TIMES
-PERSPECTIVE LETTERS- STILL MISSING SEVERAL LETTERS
-TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS AND WRITE YOUR NAME ON THEM
QUESTION: IF YOU WERE IN POWER, WOULD
YOU SUSPEND OR END THE INF TREATY? WHY OR WHY NOT?
EXIT TICKET: WHAT HAS BEEN AT LEAST
ONE EFFECT OF THE INF TREATY?
Put the current events sheet in a pile on your table when finished.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Learning Objective:
Describe how physical geography helps
shape culture.
Warm-Up: How do you think the climate in Greece
compares to Pittsburgh's climate?
Greece
Climate Zone:
Summer:
Rainfall
Avg. Temp:
Winter:
Rainfall:
Avg. Temp:
Pittsburgh
Climate Zone:
Summer:
Rainfall
Avg. Temp:
Winter:
Rainfall
Avg. Temp
THE CLIMATE
The climate in Greece is Mediterranean.
The Mediterranean Sea affects the Greek climate, cooling the air in summer and providing warmth in winter.
The warm summers are cooled by a seasonal breezes from the Mediterranean called the ‘Meltemia’.
Pittsburgh’s climate is humid continental
THE CLIMATE - SUMMER
The Greek summer is hot and dry.
On average the sun shines for 3,000 hours per year.
The average temperature is 90°F.
The average rainfall is 6mm.
Pittsburgh’s summers are hot and wet (and humid).
Pittsburgh's average rainfall is over 80 mm.
Pittsburgh's average temperature is 82°F.
THE CLIMATE - WINTER
The Greek winter is moderate. It can be rainy on coastal regions and snowy in the mountains.
The average temperature of Athens is 58°F.
The average rainfall is 65mm.
Pittsburgh’s winter is cold and rainy/snowy
Pittsburgh's average rainfall is 65 mm, too!
Pittsburgh's average winter temperature is 38°F.
ANCIENT GREECE - TERRAIN
Greece has a very scenic landscape.
The terrain of Greece is varied.
There are mountains, valleys and coasts.
The high mountains are separated by deep valleys through which rivers flow.
ANCIENT GREECE - TERRAIN
No part of Greece is more than about forty miles from the coast (a couple of days walking).
There are lots of islands surrounding Greece.
However, millions of years ago the seabed was completely dry!
SOIL AND PLANTS
Vegetation is dependent on
geographical regions.
Due to the variety of land, there a some 6,000 indigenous species
in Greece.
In Ancient Greece, farmers grew olives, figs, grain, fruit and grapes in the fertile valleys.
SOIL AND PLANTS
However, other parts of Ancient Greece had drier soil and less vegetation, particularly around the cities.
Although surrounded by sea water, they found it difficult to find fresh water away from the valleys.
The high mountains also prevented large-scale farming, so the Greeks were forced to look beyond their own country for fertile land.
VOLCANIC
Another important aspect
of the Greek environment is that it is very unstable.
Greece is in the middle of a
very volcanic zone, between the European and African tectonic plates.
There are several active
volcanoes. Earthquakes are common.
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK : PAGES 300 -301
Answer one question at each table.
Skim through text to answer each question.
Write the question number (1-6) before answering the questions.
15 minutes to complete
Answer all questions on 1 piece of notebook paper.
QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN YOUR
NOTEBOOK : PAGES 300 -301
1. What is the largest Greek peninsula?
2. Do you think the Mediterranean Sea was important to the
ancient Greeks? Give at least two reasons.
3. Why did the location of early Greek communities lead to contact with ancient traders and travelers?
4. What effects did the mountain ranges have on the ancient
Greeks?
5. What effects did the sea have on the ancient Greeks?
6. Modern nutritionists talk about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Based on your reading, what foods are they referring to?
MEDITERRANEAN
BEST DIET OF
2019!
https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/02/health/mediterranean-best-diet-2019/index.html
EXIT TICKET
How are Pittsburgh and Greece's climates different? Similar?
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019
Lesson Objectives: Predict the outcome of an Ancient Greek story.
Warm-Up: Have you heard of a minotaur? What is it/do you think it is?
Grab your warm-up sheet from the counter!
Minotaur – head and tail of a bull. Body
of a human.
Theseus, Ariadne, King
Aegeus-White and Black Sails
-Labryinth
COMPLETE WARM-UPS AND EXIT TICKETS EACH CLASS. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.
TURN IN QUESTIONS FROM YESTERDAY’S CLASS ON GREEK GEOGRAPHY
WRITE YOUR NAME ON YOUR WORK!
Reminders
Once upon a time, a long time ago, there lived a king named Minos. King Minos lived on a lovely island called Crete. King Minos had a powerful navy, a beautiful daughter, and a really big palace. King Minos lost his son, Androgeus, who accidentally died when visiting Athens. King Minos was very upset with Athens and King Aegeus. King Aegeus made King Minos an offer to avoid war…
If Minos would leave Athens alone, Athens would send seven Athenian boys and seven Athenian girls to Crete every nine years to be eaten by the Minotaur.
The Minotaur was a horrible monster that lived in the centerof a huge maze on the island of Crete. King Minos loved that old monster.
He did like to give his monster a treat now and then. He knew his people would prefer he fed his monster Athenian children rather than ... well, after thinking it over, King Minos took the deal.
Prince Theseus of Athens was very young. He knew that a deal was a deal. But he was sure it was wrong to send small children to be eaten by a monster just to avoid a battle with King Minos.
Prince Theseus told his father (the king) he was going to Crete as the seventh son of Athens. He would kill the Minotaur and end the terror. Theseus told his father that if he was successful, he would hang white sails upon his return. If Thesues died, they would carry black sails.
Nine years passed swiftly. It was just about time for Athens to send seven boys and seven girls to Crete to be eaten by the Minotaur. Everyone in Athens was crying.
"The Minotaur is a terrible monster! What makes you think you can kill it?" cried his father.
"I'll find a way," Theseus replied gently. "The gods will help me."
His father begged him not to go. But the prince took his place as the seventh Athenian boy. Along with six other Athenian boys and seven Athenian girls, Prince Theseus sailed towards Crete.
PREDICTION: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO
THESEUS AND THE OTHER ATHENIAN CHILDREN?
When the prince and the children arrived on the island of Crete, King Minos and his daughter, the Princess Ariadne, came out to greet them.
The king told the children they would not be eaten until the next day and to enjoy themselves in the palace in the meantime.
The Princess Ariadne did not say anything. But her eyes narrowed thoughtfully. Late that night, she wrote Prince Theseus a note and slipped it under his bedroom door.
WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PRINCESS TOLD
THESEUS?
Dear Theseus (Ariadne wrote)
I am a beautiful princess as you probably noticed the minute you saw me. I am also a very bored princess. Without my help, the Minotaur will surely gobble you up. I know a trick or two that will save your life.
If I help you kill the monster, you must promise to take me away from this tiny island so that others can admire my beauty. If interested in this deal, meet me by the gate to the Labyrinth in one hour.
Yours very truly,Princess Ariadne
Prince Theseus slipped out of the palace and waited patiently by the gate. Princess Ariadne finally showed up. She carried a sword and a ball of string.
Theseus thanked the princess for her kindness.
"Don't forget, now," she cautioned Theseus. "You must take me with you so that all the people can marvel at my beauty. A deal is a deal."
Following Ariadne's directions, Theseus tied one end of the string to the door. He told the children to stay by the door.
Their job was to make sure the string stayed tied so that Theseus could find his way back. Theseus entered the maze alone.
The next morning, the Athenian children, including Prince Theseus, were shoved into the maze. The door was locked firmly behind them.
Princess Ariadne was waiting. She opened the door. Without anyone noticing, Prince Theseus and the children of Athens ran to their ship and sailed quietly away. Princess Ariadne sailed away with them.
Theseus found his way to the center of the maze.
Using the sword Ariadne had given him, Theseus killed the monster. He followed the string back and knocked on the door.
CREATE AN ENDING TO THE STORY. HOW DO
YOU THINK IT SHOULD END?
On the way home, they stopped for supplies on the tiny island of Naxos. Princess Ariadne insisted on coming ashore. There was nothing much to do on the island. Soon, she fell asleep. All the people gathered to watch the sleeping princess. She was a lovely sight indeed.
Theseus sailed quietly away with the children of Athens and accidentally left her there, sleeping.
THESEUS FIGURED OUT THAT ARIADNE WAS
NOT WITH THEM WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE.
HE WAS SO UPSET THAT HE FORGOT THE PROMISE MADE TO HIS FATHER AND DID NOT
CHANGE THE SAILS FROM BLACK TO WHITE.
KING AEGEUS WAS WAITING TO SEE THE SAILS OF THE BOAT.
HE SAW THE BLACK SAILS FROM AFAR AND PRESUMED HIS SON WAS DEAD.
HE THREW HIMSELF TO THE WATERS, AND WAS DEAD BEFORE HE COULD KNOW HIS SON HAD IN FACT RETURNED SAFE.
Exit Ticket: What lessons can we learn
from the story of Theseus and the minotaur?
Trade, very important…
Why?
• Greek farmers could not have sustained a
civilization like we saw in Egypt or
Mesopotamia
• Colonies shipped goods to mainland
• Money replaced the barter system
Distinct City-States…
Common Cultural Features
•Strong city-state ties and
identity
•an independent spirit
•Bitter economic rivalries
•All led to continuous
fighting among the Greek
city-states BUT Despite
these divisions, the
Greeks shared a common
culture.
Unifying Culture Forces of
the City-States
1. They honored the same ancient heroes.
2. They participated in common festivals and holidays.
3. They prayed and shared the same gods.
4. They shared the Greek language.
5. They felt superior to non-Greeks,
people who did not speak Greek.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
Lesson Objective: Compare and contrast Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.
Warm Up: What civilization does the story of
Theseus and Minotaur come from?
VENEZUELA CRISIS
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/americas/venezuela-aid-blocked-bridge-intl/index.html
Minoan Mycenaean
MINOAN CIVILIZATION
2000 BCE – 1500 BCE
This civilization developed on the island of Crete
This civilization was named after legendary
King Minos, whose father was said to be Zeus
Sir Arthur Evans first discovered ruins of the possible site of the legendary labyrinth and the
palace of King Minos.
ARCHITECTURE
KNOSSOS A complete plumbing and drainage system
Multi-level structure with complex layout of rooms and passageways
Below ground storage of grains, oils, precious metals and wines
Beautiful frescoes and paintings
A PEACEFUL CIVILIZATION
Few weapons found buried with the dead
No walls protecting the palace of King Minos
Women were treated as equals
Priestesses
Administrators
Participation in sports
Bull – jumping and boxing
Theseus and the Minotaur
AGRICULTURE CULTIVATION
Surplus – what does this lead to? Allow for?
Olives and olive oil
Goat milk and goat cheese
Wool
Grapes and wine
Honey
Spices
ART
Ivory sculptures of mother goddesses
Created art for the sheer aesthetic beauty
Skilled jewelry and leather workers
Perfected working with bronze
Ceramics –flowers, plants, and sea life
THE DECLINE OF THE MINOANS
It’s a mystery! Possible theories:
Earthquake = tsunami
Volcanic eruption = volcanic ash in the air
Loss of sunshine = destruction of crops
Mycenaean invaders from Peloponnesus
Rulers of Mycenae
• Around 1900 B.C.E., a central Asian people began settling in mainland Greece
• Spoke Greek
• Intermarried with the locals
• Became interested in trade because of the poor soil and few natural resources
The Mycenaean World
of Ancient Greece
MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION
Influenced by Minoan civilization
1500 BCE – 1200BCE
Dominated most of Greek Peninsula
Cities ruled by kings
Wannax
WAR-LIKE INVADERS
Very aggressive warriors
Invaded Crete
• Mycenaeans located their
cities on hills so they could
watch for invaders by land
or sea
• Each city centered around
a hilltop, or an acropolis,
on the mainland of Greece.
• Lived in a fortified city with
walls 20 feet thick – called
the unworked blocks
Cyclopean
CLASS DIVERSIFICATION
Rich vs. poor
Higher classes vs. lower classes
Extreme wealth reserved for the king, his entourage,
and members of the royal circle.
Is this potentially a problem?
EXCELLENT ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTURE
Built bridges, dams, tombs, residences, and palaces.
Citadels – palaces for kings
storage
Lion gate of
Mycenae
Mycenaean
Tomb
Mycenaean Goddess
More Mycenaean Artifacts
ARTPottery work
Terracotta statuettes and ivory statues
Painting themes - frescoes
Hunting, war scenes, mythology, and
legend
WEAPONS
WOOD, LEATHER, AND METALArmor
Shields
Spears
Javelins
Swords
Daggers
Arrows
Items buried with the dead
END OF
CIVILIZATION –THE BEGINNING
OF THE DARK AGE
Invasion by the Dorians or ‘Sea People’ from the north
Internal societal conflict between
rich and poor (in-fighting)
Lower classes becoming impoverished
Rejecting the system
Possible earthquake
TRAVELS IN MONGOLIA AND CHINA
Contributions EQ:
How does learning about other cultures
impact how you understand the world and our
relationship to other people and countries?
*Starring Ms. G!
PRIOR TO OUR
MEETING WITH MS. G,
LET’S LEARN A LITTLE
MORE ABOUT THE
TOPICS:
Mongolia
*Capital: Ulaanbaatar
China*Capital: Beijing
*links to Country Reports on DESTINY:
username: svms password: harmony
PRIOR TO OUR MEETING WITH MS. G, LET’S LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE TOPICS:
Ted Ed Lesson “A Day in the Life of a Mongolian Queen”:
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mongolian-
queen-anne-f-broadbridge
Ted Ed Lesson “History vs. Genghis Khan”:
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler
Ted Ed Lesson “What Makes the Great Wall of China Extraordinary”:
https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-the-great-wall-of-china-so-extraordinary-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen
EXIT TICKET: WHAT IS ONE SIMILARITY BETWEEN MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION? WHAT IS ONE DIFFERENCE?
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