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 Choose assignments from different categories (you cannot choose all assignments from the same category unless it is
worth 10.) which total a value of 10.
 Choose:
 Three 2s and a 4, or
 Two 2s and a 6, or
 Two 4s and a 2, or
 one 4 and one 6, or
 One 10
 Value:
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2 = 10 points
4 = 20 points
6 = 30 points
8 = 40 points
10 = 50 points
Geography
1. Do a 250-300 word write-up identifying similarities between ancient Greek society (social classes, roles and the
arts) and societies of today. (Here in North America or in other regions of the world.) (2)
2. Pretend you’re visiting the city of Athens during its peak. Describe what you’ve observed during the week.
Include places you’ve visited, what the landscape looked like, how people were acting or treated, the happenings
in the city etc. Drawings are beneficial (4). (At least a page typed.)
3. Draw a map showing the principal sites in the Persian Wars. Identify those instances in the wars where critical
decisions were made which determined outcomes. Examine the options available at the time and hypothesize as
to the possible consequences if other decisions had been made. (6)
4. Design a board game or electronic game where you lead players through a lesson on Greek geography, Greek
Wars and Greek culture to demonstrate how they are interconnected. We must be able to play the game. Make
sure to include rules, instructions, game pieces, and a name (10).
Events/ Content
1. Identify, and explain, the characteristics of a great leader. Explain how the great leaders in Ancient Greece met
those characteristics (ex. Themistocles, Pericles, Leonidas, Alexander the Great). (2)
2. Write a song/rap and record it or play it live, based on an event or leader of Ancient Greece of your choice (ie.
Alexander the Great, Leonidas). I have all kinds of recording gear to help with the recording. (4)
3. Tell the story of a major topic in Ancient Greek history, such as one of the series of wars in comic strip form.
Use colour and dialogue. (Min. 10 pics. with dialogue). Have your topic approved by me. (6)
4. Create a thorough timeline of Greek History covering the major events and people in Greek History. It would
be best if it were created using a computer. You should incorporate pictures into the timeline. Make sure to
research other timelines online to see how they are created. (6)
5. Ancient Greek Collage - Have students use the computer to find photos (or magazines, if available) to make a
collage showing different aspects of Greek civilization. Include a 1.5 page write up explaining the significance of
each of the elements included in the design and the role it played in Greek Society. (8)
6. Create a children’s storybook based on everyday life in Ancient Greece. It could be retelling a myth or story
from Greece. It should be very visual with simple language and a glossary of at least 10 terms in the back of the
book. (8)
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7. Create a ColesNotes study guide to the Peloponnesian Wars, Persian Wars, or Alexander the Great. Cover the
major topics such as lead up, causes, major events during and the results of the events. The book should be
bound, with a cover, table of contents, headings, page numbers, and maps. (10)
8. Ancient Greek Times Newspaper – write articles, want ads, classifieds, editorials, etc and create a newspaper.
Each article should cover a news story dealing with a different aspect of Greek life (government, music, art,
religion, history etc…) (10)
9. Tell the complete story of one of the following in the form of a children’s story book. (Limited text on each
page, illustrations to accompany the text. Min. 8 pages) A glossary of 7 new terms MUST be included. (10)
a. Persian Wars
b. Peloponnesian Wars
c. Alexander the Great
10. Choose one of the following topics below and write a 500-700 word research paper. In doing this research
paper, make sure to compare Athens and Sparta. As well, in the end, include your insight into the topic (your
thoughts) and finally indicate any link to today, whether there are similarities or if your topic today was
influenced by the Ancient Greeks. You must use a minimum of 3 different sources in your research. (The
textbooks would be good places to start.) Make sure to follow proper MLA formatting for essay writing.
Include a “Works Cited” page. (10)
TOPICS
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Schooling in Ancient Greece
Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece
Clothing of Ancient Greece
Olympic Games
Religion in Ancient Greece
Culture
1. Create your own fresco that depicts a certain belief of the Ancient Greeks (use paint, large white paper) A half
page typed write-up must accompany it describing the fresco and the significance of the events in the fresco on
Ancient Greece. (6)
2. Create, and record, a TV or Radio ad for an Ancient Greek invention. Create a model of the product. (6)
3. Greek Living Museum- Analyze Greek culture and create your own Greek museum by creating, drawing, or
finding pictures of architecture and cultural items included your famous museum (ie. Clothing, temples, artwork,
myths, information on wars, maps etc. – must include at least 10 items and educate someone about all aspects of
Ancient Greece). (8)
4. Build a replica of a Greek building (Parthenon, Greek temple, one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World that
was in Greece, Greek Amphitheatre). The building should be constructed out of a solid material (Wood, clay). A
300 word (MLA formatted) write-up should be included explaining the history of the building. (10)
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5. Create a double sided, 3 panel, brochure through Microsoft Publisher. You will need to gather at least 10
different facts about your topics. These different topics should be organized on your brochure so that viewers
will learn rich information about your topics. Make sure to use a few eye catching photos that support your
topics. (10)
The following topics should be included about Ancient Greece:
 Geography
 Main Gods & Goddesses
 Olympics
 Architecture
 Culture
6. Build a replica of Greek weapons of war (ballista, belly bow, hoplon shield, body armour, sword and spear) or
musical instrument (water organ, cithara, lyre, aulos). The structure should be made out of a solid material
(Wood). A 300 word (MLA formatted) write-up should be included explaining the history of the artifact. (10)
7.
Research the main foods of Ancient Greece and make two main dishes which were staple to the diets of the
Ancient Greeks. Include a one page write up on Ancient Greek Cuisine. (10)
Extra Credit Assignment
Instructions: Once you have finished your Totally 10 assignment you can complete an extra credit assignment as an
enrichment project.
1. Complete one of the above mentioned projects with a value of 6 or 10.
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