Ancient Greek Achievements and Contributions

1c. Explain and give examples of how language, literature, the arts, architecture, other artifacts, traditions, beliefs, values, and behaviors contribute to the development and transmission of culture.

 

 

The Ancient Greeks have left a lasting impact on the world today.  Below is a link that has you explore the achievements of some famous Greeks.  Read the information on the link and complete the activity below.

 

https://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/knowledge/explore/exp_set.html

 

Famous Greeks activity

 

Now that you are educated on what certain people have done, lets take a look at some other Greek achievements.  The link below explains some Greek inventions, read about them and complete the "It's All Greek" activity below.

 

https://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=1422&HistoryID=ab23>rack=pthc

 

It's All Greek activity

 

Do it yourself

You are probably envious of how much the Ancient Greeks have accomplished, so now is your chance to have some fun. The activity below requires that you create your own invention.  Be prepared to share your invention with class and make sure you include all of the guidelines.

 

Invention activity