My Travel Journal: On-Line Trip to Ancient Greece

My Travel Journal: On-Line Trip to Ancient Greece
An Internet Hotlist on Ancient Greece

created by Mrs. Carter
Molloy College

Introduction | Geography of Ancient Greece | Life In Ancient Greece | Contributions to Modern Society

Introduction
Welcome to Mrs. Carter's Sixth Grade On-Line Trip to Ancient Greece. Each of you have already designed a Travel Journal where you will record all information from your visit to Ancient Greece. Many of the links ask questions that require you to write in your Travel Journal. Please be sure to record answers on the correct page and heading. Write neatly and answer questions using complete sentences where possible. All journals are due back at the end of this week. Your journey back in time to Ancient Greece is just a click away!

The Internet Resources

Geography of Ancient Greece

Geography of Ancient Greece: Basic Facts - Hey, travelers! This page describes the geography of Ancient Greece. First, write these questions in your Travel Journal. 1. What type of land form is Greece? 2. What does that word means? 3. Which sea does Greece jut into? 4. Why was it hard to get from place to place? 5. What was the easiest way for people to travel? Next, read the information about the geography of Greece. Last, write the answers to the questions in your Travel Journal.
Geography of Ancient Greece: The Sea - After reading this information, what would can you say was the primary reason why the Ancient Greeks traveled by sea? Write the answers to these questions in your Travel Journal: 1. Name four goods that were mentioned. 2. List two reasons why it was dangerous to travel by sea.
Geography of Ancient Greece: The Mountains - About 80% of Greece consists of mountains or hills, thus making Greece one of the most mountainous countries of Europe. Read about the lanscape of Greece. Read the 'Ancient Greece' section carefully and THINK! What were three negative effects the mountains had on the people of Ancient Greece? Write your answers in your Travel Journal.
Geography of Greece: 'Under the Sea' Artifact Find - If you like to snorkel and find sunken treasure, then you'll love this website!! In a mountainous land like mainland Greece, travel and transport by sea was often much easier than by land. However, many shipwrecks occurred while trading in the areas surrounding the Mediterranean Sea. Click on the link and follow the directions provided. Have fun finding artifacts that were lost at sea. List what you find in your Travel Journal.

Life In Ancient Greece

Life in Ancient Greece: Children - What was it like to be a boy or girl growing up in Ancient Greece? Click on this website to learn about children in Ancient Greece. In your Travel Journal, list as many similarities and differences between yourself and an ancient Greek child.
Life in Ancient Greece: A Look Back in Time Activity - It all takes time! View this PowerPoint slide show to learn general information about Greece. Use the timeline (two slides) to fill in the timeline worksheet I will give to you and tape it neatly into your Travel Journal.
Life in Ancient Greece: Art Design - Just for fun.....click on this link and print. Enjoy designing and illustrating ....just like the Greeks did thousands of years ago. Paste it neatly in your Travel Journal.
Life in Ancient Greece: Schools - Yes...Greek children went to school too! Did both girls and boys attend school? In your Travel Journal, create a daily schedule of activities for a student in school in Ancient Greece using the information you just read. What are some similarities and differences you share with a Greek student?
Life in Ancient Greece: The Olympics - Hello Sports Fans! Look at this site to read about the Olympics in Ancient Greece. Click on the topics menu on the left to read facts about these great games. Then, choose three topics that interest you and write at least a five sentence summary for each topic in your Travel Journal.

Contributions to Modern Society

Contributions to Modern Society: Ancient Greek Democracy - It's the law! Greece was the birthplace of democracy. To learn more, open this page and read. Write the two definitions of democracy in your Travel Journal. Then, click on the link, 'Greek Democracy Then and Now (BBC)'. In your Travel Journal, write the Greek word and translation for politics and democracy. What are other basic political terms in our everyday vocabulary are borrowed from the ancient Greeks? Record this info in your Travel Journal.
Contributions to Modern Society: Ancient Greek Architecture - The Acropolis in Athens housed many beautiful buildings that were the centers of daily life. Click on this link and view some of these ancient ruins. Would you like to visit the Acropolis? Which building is your favorite? Why? Do you know of buildings today that have Greek influences built into it? Write the answers to these questions in your Travel Journal. Find and print pictures of examples of both ancient and modern day buildings and paste into your Travel Journal.
Contributions to Modern Society: Ancient Greek Language - It's Greek To Me! Many of the words we use today have roots in the Greek language. Check out this website! In your Travel Journal, write five complete sentences using both Greek and English languages (For example: 'I am tho theka.' 'My favorite color is mple.' Ask a friend to figure out what the Greek word means using the list shown on the link.

Content by Mrs. Carter, KCarter08@Molloy.edu
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listancientmr2.html
Last revised Wed Jul 15 15:08:02 US/Pacific 2009