Ancient Greece and the Olympics: A Nonfiction Companion to Hour of the Olympics by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce

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Theme:

Comparing and Contrasting

Grades:

6 - 8

Subject:

Social Studies

Duration:

45 minute class session (independent project time)

Standards
& Goals:

Florida State Learning Standards
  • The student understands historical chronology and the historical perspective.
  • The student understands the world in spatial terms.
  • The student understands the interactions of people and the physical environment.
Note that standards in this lesson plan are for example only. This lesson can be easily adapted to meet your state's specific standards

Objectives:

Students will:
  • Compare and contrast Sparta and Athens using a Venn diagram.
  • Identify Greece on a world map.
  • Compare and contrast the Olympics of Ancient Greece to the present day Olympics.
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