Grade 6 Lesson at a Glance: Chapter 12, Lesson 4

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
A Message of Ancient Days

Lesson at a Glance
Chapter 12, Lesson 4: Contributions of the Greeks (pp. 383-387)

The Big Idea
Framework Concept: Culture Greek contributions in the areas of government, art, science, and medicine have profoundly affected Western civilization.

Point out the contributions of the Greeks in the areas of literature, art, and history. Discuss with students where in daily life they find elements of Greek culture. Encourage them to come up examples from architecture, art, and history.

Outline the importance of Greek thought and exploration of ideas on medicine, astronomy, mathematics and philosophy. Use the Socratic method as part the discussion and then discuss students' experience of the questioning method.

Lesson Outline
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Check for Understanding

Have pairs of students choose part of Lesson 4 to teach to each other using the Socratic method of asking questions. Each student should write down three questions to ask their partner. For example, "What do you notice about the statue on page 385?" Or "What subjects do you think the Greeks wrote comedies about?"
Have students draw a design for a school building or sports facility using elements of Greek architecture. They can refer to pages 388 and 389 of their text for ideas.

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