Pre-AP World History Agenda
December 12 and 13 (Thursday and Friday)
Era II: Classical Civilizations and the Rise of Religious Traditions, 1000 B.C.
(B.C.E.) TO 500 A.D. (C.E.)
By the end of this unit, students will demonstrate knowledge of ancient Greece in terms of its impact on Western
civilization by:
1. Assessing the influence of geography on Greek economic, social, and political development, including the
impact of Greek commerce and colonies.
2. Describing Greek mythology and religion.
3. Identifying the social structure and role of slavery, explaining the significance of citizenship and the
development of democracy, and comparing the city-states of Athens and Sparta.
4. Evaluating the significance of the Persian and Peloponnesian wars.
5. Characterizing life in Athens during the Golden Age of Pericles.
6. Citing contributions in drama, poetry, history, sculpture, architecture, science, mathematics, and philosophy,
with emphasis on Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle.
7. Explaining the conquest of Greece by Macedonia and the formation and spread of Hellenistic culture by
Alexander the Great.
Unit Overview:
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02/03
04/05
06/09
12/13
16/17
18/19
Persia/Greece
Greek Mythology
Greek Geography and Society and the Development of Governmental Structures
Greek Governments and Athens and Sparta
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Athens and Sparta and the Persian Wars
Greece Part I Exam – Multiple Choice and Essay and Midterm Review Project Assigned
Objectives:
We will learn about the development of governmental structures in Greece, the types of government, and Sparta
and Athens.
Closing Task:
Which form of government do YOU think is best? Explain why.
Part I – Lecture: Greek Geography, Society, and the Development of Governmental Structures (20 minutes) Whole
Class
You will be learning about the geography of Greece and how this affected the society and development of government.
Take notes by summarizing the ideas you see on the PowerPoint and asking any questions you may have.
Part II – Gallery Walk of Mythology Posters (15 minutes) Whole Class / Individual
After you hang your poster and synopsis on the wall, walk around and complete the gallery walk worksheet of the other
groups’ projects.
Part III – Governments of Greece Activity (20 minutes) Group
We will learn a little more about the governments of Greece and work to better understand each government’s style of
rule. Follow the instructions and complete the sheet as directed. Each person must complete his or her own sheet.
Part IV – Lecture: Athens and Sparta (30 minutes) Whole Class
We will learn about the similarities and differences of Athens and Sparta. Take notes by summarizing the ideas you see on
the PowerPoint and asking any questions that you may have.
***See Homework On Back of Agenda***
Homework:
The following assignment is due NEXT CLASS (December 16/17):
1. Read the article Warring City-States and be prepared for a quiz on this information.
2. Begin studying for your Ancient Greece – Part I Exam Multiple Choice AND Essay (covering
Geography, Mythology, Athens/Sparta, and the Persian Wars).
The following assignment is due on December 18/19:
1. Study for your Ancient Greece – Part I Exam Multiple Choice AND Essay (covering Geography,
Mythology, Athens/Sparta, and the Persian Wars).