CHAPTER 9 (Greece) TIC-TAC-TOE
First Night’s Homework (REQUIRED): Write the definition of each of the
vocabulary words in S.S. journals (starting in back).
VOCABULARY WORDS (11): agora, plunder, myth, immortal, aristocracy,
democracy, marathon, philosopher, reason, plague, mercenary
As an extension during our study of Greece, you will be responsible for completing 3 activities from
the menu below. The activities you choose must create a tic-tac-toe, horizontally, vertically, or
diagonally. Remember activities must connect; you can’t just pick three assignments at random.
Check the boxes you plan to complete. These activities should not be completed in your journal.
This is a grade homework assignment worth 30 points (10pts. each activity). Grades will be
based on correct responses, neatness, and effort put into activities. Please ask questions of
activities prior to turning in assignments.
____WHO IS IT?
___WHICH IS IT?
-Complete the 9 clues to
uncover the names of 9 of
the gods.
-Create flashcards on 3 gods
from the worksheet
-include a picture, name,
title, parents, animals or
things sacred to him/her
-Answer 15 questions about
Greece.
-Internet research required
to complete worksheet.
-create flashcards on 3 of
your answer with pictures
____FAMOUS GREEKS
____GREEK GOD
FAMILY TREE
-Answer questions about
famous Greeks to discover a
quote from the Great
Pericles
-Internet research required
-Create a fact sheet on two
famous Greeks on the
worksheet
____POETRY CENTER
-Create cinquain poems for
the gods (must do at least 5
poems) OR
-Acrostic poem for people or
events in Greek history
(must do at least 3) OR
-Odes-write an ode about a
famous Greek
(3 facts needed for each
card)
-Make a family tree including
some of the major
gods/goddesses of Greece
-More specific directions
located on direction sheet
for this assignment
__________Explore it!
Find out more about Greece by
using the World Book online
encyclopedia on the PASD
library link. You will need to
click on an elementary school to
access the World Book link.
Create a one-page typed (pen)
fact sheet about the topic you
researched. Include a detailed
picture or drawing. Should
include at least 10 facts about
topic.
Username: palmyrahome
Password: cougarhome
___YOUR CHOICE
- Choose one of the options
on the menu or choose to
pick another option.
- must be approved before
starting unless option is
already mentioned on this
page
____HANDS ON
GREECE
_____MYTHOLOGY
MYSTERIES
-choose an activity to make
-activities range from
creating a Greek dish (to
share), making an Olympic
torch, making a Greek
theater mask, make a hoplite
shield, etc.
_Each item made must come
with a detailed paragraph (at
least 6 sentences) that
explains the item and its
importance to Greece
-complete worksheet
surrounding characters from
Greek Mythology
-Create 3 flashcards about
characters from Greek
mythology
include a picture (drawing),
name and 3 facts about him
/her /it