Unit 4 (Part I): Ancient Greece – Project and Essay Combined!!!
THE LEGACY OF ANCIENT GREECE
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First, a few inspirational quotes…again! 
“Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because we
have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly. We are
what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”
Aristotle
Strive for excellence!!!
Mr.Babichenko
Brief Introduction (What are the main goals of this project?):
Ancient Greece is considered to be “the cradle of Western Civilization” because it set lasting
standards in art, architecture, politics, literature, philosophy, science, entertainment,
and sports that are still very influential today. So, with this in mind, your two main goals
are:
Part 1: Create a graphic organizer that includes explanations and visuals representing
ideas from Ancient Greece and their practical applications in the modern world. ( draw
parallels)
Part 2: Write a five paragraph essay in which you answer the following topic:
Identify and explain the three most influential legacies of Greece and their
application in the modern world?
Now the Details:
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You have a choice to either work by yourself or work in a group (no more than three
people per group).
The essay for this project counts as two separate grades: (1) It is a part of the overall
project grade and (2) It counts as a separate writing grade.
If you are working as a group, you may work on the essay together.
The first part of this project could be produced on a/ as a:
(a) Poster; (b) Photo Story; (c) Web-site; (d) PowerPoint; (e) Brochure/Pamphlet
Your choices from Ancient Greece could include single events (example: Battle of
Marathon) or concepts/ideas (example: Democracy/Juries) – see graphic organizer on
p.3 for more information on the format.
You should have the total of (minimum) 4 ideas/events from Ancient Greece and
their practical applications today.
DUE DATE: __________________
This is interesting:
Yep, that’s the same guy!!! See any Greek influence in
 the statue (currently located in the National Museum of
American History)
Do you recognize the man
portrayed in this sculpture?
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When working on this project, consult the following sources:
- Textbook, Ch.5, sec.1-5, especially Ch.5, sec.3; Ch.5, sec.5, and information on p.150
- Classroom handouts for this unit / word bank
- Internet / library research
- Your teacher (see quote on p.1)
Possible Layouts and Formats of Part 1 (Graphic Organizer)
(see next page)
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http://southernsizzleromance.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/george-washington-as-zeus.jpg
http://www.marshu.com/articles/images-website/articles/presidents-on-us-paper-money/one-dollar-billlarge.jpg
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http://www.marshu.com/articles/images-website/articles/presidents-on-coins/quarter-coin-head.jpg
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Poster:
Picture:
Picture:
Picture:
Explanation:
Picture:
Explanation:
Legacy of Ancient
Greece
Picture:
Picture:
Picture:
Explanation:
Explanation:
Web-Site/PowerPoint
Front
Page
Intro +
Visual
Legacy #1
Legacy #2
Legacy #3
Pics
and
explanation
Pics
and
explanation
Pics
and
explanation
Legacy #4
Legacy #5
Pics
and
explanation
Pics
and
explanation
Because you are
striving for
excellence!!!
Picture:
GRADING RUBRIC: PART 1: Graphic Organizer
Categories/Criteria:
1. Content:
 Relevant, direct and clear connections between the Greek
civilization and modern-day societies
 Well-developed/thorough explanation of the Greek
influences
 Dates, names, events, etc. are accurate
2. Visuals:
 Relevant and engaging
 Clearly illustrate connections between Greece and
modern world
 Visually represent/support main arguments in each
explanation section
3. Essay (see a more detailed grading rubric below):
 Opening paragraph (includes introductory sentences and
a thesis)
 Body Paragraphs (consists of argumentative topic
sentences;, 2+ examples, and analysis/commentary)
 Conclusion (includes summary of main ideas)
4. Details
 Layout is engaging, neat, and easy to follow
 Explanations do not include a lot of
spelling/grammar/sentence structure mistakes
 Sources are acknowledged
 Grading rubric is included wit the final product
 The final product meets or exceeds all of the
requirements
Overall
Possible
Points:
Points
Earned:
0-30
0-20
0-25
0-15
0-90
GRADING RUBRIC: PART 2: Five Paragraph Essay
Categories/Criteria:
1. Opening Paragraph
 Introductory sentences (historic background of
your topic, transition to thesis, well-developed
thesis)
2. Body Paragraphs (minimum of three total)
 Each body paragraph contains an argumentative
topic sentence, 2+ relevant examples, and
analysis/commentary.
3. Conclusion
 Summary of main ideas
4. Details
 Essay does not contain excessive number of
spelling / sentence structure mistakes
 Typed and submitted on time
Overall:
Possible
Points:
0-5
0-12
(0-4 per
paragraph)
0-3
0-5
0-25
Points
Earned: