Watch this insightful video showing the creative side of ancient Greece. While you are watching, list all the creative ways the ancient Greeks enjoyed life.
Music & Creativity In Ancient Greece
Discover the creative side of ancient Greece — music, art, and play.
Music & Creativity In Ancient Greece
Discover the creative side of ancient Greece — music, art, and play.
Driving Questions
Look at the three Driving Questions below and in your groups, decide which question you would like to answer. Each group can answer the same question or each group can answer different questions. The choice is yours!
- How can we host our own Olympics?
- How can we teach the Greek alphabet to others?
- How can we show others what ancient Greece looked like?
Possible Ideas
Mini Olympics Greek Alphabet Greece Diorama
How can we host our own Olympics?
Possible Idea: Mini Olympics
Activities:
- Students investigate the types of games or sports that are included in the Olympics, including those that are no longer included.
- Students design a mini Olympics day and design the activities, some training tips, and any equipment that will be needed for this event.
- Students invite the wider community to participate in this event.
How can we teach the Greek alphabet to others?
Possible Idea: Greek Alphabet
Activities:
- Students learn all they can about the Greek alphabet and how it compares to the languages they know.
- Students create learning materials to help others learn the Greek alphabet.
- Students launch Greek alphabet lessons for fellow students.
How can we show others what ancient Greece looked like?
Possible Idea: Greece Diorama
Activities:
- Students research what ancient Greece looked like and decide on how to show this to others.
- Students create their diorama or other visual representations of this time period to share with others.
- Students invite the public to come and view their dioramas.
- Students will give a guided tour or presentation about their artifact.
Thinking Time
What will your group do or make to answer your Driving Question? Use the space below to draw some ideas with your group. Remember to download or save your picture for future use!
Need To Knows
Now that you’ve chosen your question, think about your “Need To Knows.” These are the questions that you need answers to in order to help you answer your Driving Question. Follow the steps below to help you create and refine your questions.
