Back In Time

A WebQuest for the Grade Six study of Ancient Greece
04/26/2007
Black Gold Regional Schools
(R. Jubinville, B. Stern, B. Schwer, J. Nichols, S. Mackey)

Introduction

Historic records on daily life in Greece have vanished! We need your help to retrieve valuable information about life in Ancient Greece.

History is not just a collection of facts. Stories from the past are always seen through the eyes of each individual who experienced them. If you’ve ever asked for opinions about a movie you want to see, you know how different people come away from a movie with very different impressions. You would have to ask more than one person if you want to get a more complete impression of that movie. History works the same way. It is a slightly different story depending on who is telling it. As a class, you will weave a colorful and complete picture of what life looked like in ancient Greece.

TASK

You will return to Ancient Greece (through the Internet and your textbook) and collect as much information as possible in order to describe what was happening during that time. You will need to pay particular attention to how a person in Ancient Greece met his/her physical, social, and psychological needs.

Once you have all the information gathered, you will need to write an original story, report, or play and include artifacts (drawings/models/clothing) which will help future students unlock the mysteries of this ancient time.

PROCESS

Step #1 Make a Decision
You are going back in time as a figure in Ancient Greece to share its rich history. You will begin by thinking about who you are going to be. Pick a character from the following list:

	Athenian children
	Athenian women
	Athenian man
	Spartan children
	Spartan women
	Spartan man
	Olympic Athlete
	Spartan slave
	Athenian slave
	Philosopher (i.e. Aristotle)
	Craftsmen
	Physician (i.e. Hippocrates)
	Warrior/Alexander the Great etc.

Step #2 Research

To begin your research, use your textbook. Use the index to help you quickly find information on your topic.

Use the following note taking sheets to help you organize your research.

Use the following links to help with your research RESOURCE LINKS

Check Point Hand in your notes for evaluation Research and Organization Rubric

Step #3 Creative Writing/Oral Presentation

Once you have gathered as much information on your character as you can, you may team up with at another student who has researched the same character. Meet to decide how you will complete the task most efficiently.

Compare your information and use it to write one of the following:

	Write a short play
	Write an original story
	Write a report

Use this checklist to make sure you have included these ideas in your writing assignment.

You will write as if you are telling about your own life in an ancient Greece

1. Introduce your Character

	Introduce and describe the time period in which your character lived
	Describe the importance of your character in Greek society

2. Describe what daily life would have been for your character

Explain how physical, social, and psychological needs are met

3. State and explain your opinion about living during this time in history

advantages

disadvantages?

When you have completed your writing assignment hand it in for evaluation. Original Story Evaluation Rubric

The Presentation

	Work with your partner to prepare a 3-5 minute oral presentation to present your character. (you may use note cards, but they should only be used as a reminder to the key points you want to present)
	Find or create artifacts or props that say something important about this time period in history and your character’s role during this time. They may be actual objects or pictures. Present these artifacts and explain their significance in your oral presentation.

Design and create a costume that would be appropriate for your chosen character to be worn during your presentation.

TASK

Presentation Rubric