Unit 4: Eastern/Western Europe (Ancient Greece)
Duration of Days: 20
The development of democracy and its modern-day presence.
Major cultural contributions of ancient Greece, including the Olympics.
The fallout of the Roman Empire and the modernization of European kingdoms.
Systems of Governance: How international organizations like the European Union shape regional life.
Use maps to explore how physical features (mountains, seas) shaped Greek life.
Relate the geography of ancient Greece to their own lives in Meriden, CT.
Investigate membership criteria for the EU based on human rights and economics.
Compare historical and contemporary individuals who affected change in the region.
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- Map assessment of physical features and political boundaries.
- Writing responses citing evidence from primary sources
- Argumentative Essay (NoRedInk)
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Duration of Days |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Introduction: Vocabulary and Geography | 5 |
| 1 | 2. The City State (Government) | 5 |
| 1 | 4. Achievements & Contributions | 5 |
| 4 | 3. Athens V. Sparta | 5 |