I WILL BE ABLE TO:

-DESCRIBE CURRENT EVENTS

Monday, February 4th

Learning Objectives

Warm-Up: What is a recent news story you have heard about OR how did you spend your extended weekend?

GRAB A Warm-Up and Current Events sheet

from the back desk!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-FID QUIZZES DAY 1 – 12 POINTS – DUE 2/14

DAY 2 – 10 POINTS – DUE 2/15CAN RETAKE FORM MULTIPLE TIMES

-PERSPECTIVE LETTERS- STILL MISSING SEVERAL LETTERS

-TURN IN ASSIGNMENTS AND WRITE YOUR NAME ON THEM

CNN STUDENT NEWS

https://www.cnn.com/cnn10

Current Events Worksheet

What’s the INF Treaty Dispute About?

QUESTION: IF YOU WERE IN POWER, WOULD

YOU SUSPEND OR END THE INF TREATY? WHY OR WHY NOT?

EXIT TICKET: WHAT HAS BEEN AT LEAST

ONE EFFECT OF THE INF TREATY?

Put the current events sheet in a pile on your table when finished.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Learning Objective:

Describe how physical geography helps

shape culture.

Warm-Up: How do you think the climate in Greece

compares to Pittsburgh's climate?

Greece

Climate Zone:

Summer:

Rainfall

Avg. Temp:

Winter:

Rainfall:

Avg. Temp:

Pittsburgh

Climate Zone:

Summer:

Rainfall

Avg. Temp:

Winter:

Rainfall

Avg. Temp

THE CLIMATE

The climate in Greece is Mediterranean.

The Mediterranean Sea affects the Greek climate, cooling the air in summer and providing warmth in winter.

The warm summers are cooled by a seasonal breezes from the Mediterranean called the ‘Meltemia’.

Pittsburgh’s climate is humid continental

THE CLIMATE - SUMMER

The Greek summer is hot and dry.

On average the sun shines for 3,000 hours per year.

The average temperature is 90°F.

The average rainfall is 6mm.

Pittsburgh’s summers are hot and wet (and humid).

Pittsburgh's average rainfall is over 80 mm.

Pittsburgh's average temperature is 82°F.

THE CLIMATE - WINTER

The Greek winter is moderate. It can be rainy on coastal regions and snowy in the mountains.

The average temperature of Athens is 58°F.

The average rainfall is 65mm.

Pittsburgh’s winter is cold and rainy/snowy

Pittsburgh's average rainfall is 65 mm, too!

Pittsburgh's average winter temperature is 38°F.

ANCIENT GREECE - TERRAIN

Greece has a very scenic landscape.

The terrain of Greece is varied.

There are mountains, valleys and coasts.

The high mountains are separated by deep valleys through which rivers flow.

ANCIENT GREECE - TERRAIN

No part of Greece is more than about forty miles from the coast (a couple of days walking).

There are lots of islands surrounding Greece.

However, millions of years ago the seabed was completely dry!

SOIL AND PLANTS

Vegetation is dependent on

geographical regions.

Due to the variety of land, there a some 6,000 indigenous species

in Greece.

In Ancient Greece, farmers grew olives, figs, grain, fruit and grapes in the fertile valleys.

SOIL AND PLANTS

However, other parts of Ancient Greece had drier soil and less vegetation, particularly around the cities.

Although surrounded by sea water, they found it difficult to find fresh water away from the valleys.

The high mountains also prevented large-scale farming, so the Greeks were forced to look beyond their own country for fertile land.

VOLCANIC

Another important aspect

of the Greek environment is that it is very unstable.

Greece is in the middle of a

very volcanic zone, between the European and African tectonic plates.

There are several active

volcanoes. Earthquakes are common.

QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN YOUR

NOTEBOOK : PAGES 300 -301

Answer one question at each table.

Skim through text to answer each question.

Write the question number (1-6) before answering the questions.

15 minutes to complete

Answer all questions on 1 piece of notebook paper.

QUESTIONS TO ANSWER IN YOUR

NOTEBOOK : PAGES 300 -301

1. What is the largest Greek peninsula?

2. Do you think the Mediterranean Sea was important to the

ancient Greeks? Give at least two reasons.

3. Why did the location of early Greek communities lead to contact with ancient traders and travelers?

4. What effects did the mountain ranges have on the ancient

Greeks?

5. What effects did the sea have on the ancient Greeks?

6. Modern nutritionists talk about the benefits of a Mediterranean diet. Based on your reading, what foods are they referring to?

MEDITERRANEAN

BEST DIET OF

2019!

https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/02/health/mediterranean-best-diet-2019/index.html

EXIT TICKET

How are Pittsburgh and Greece's climates different? Similar?

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Lesson Objectives: Predict the outcome of an Ancient Greek story.

Warm-Up: Have you heard of a minotaur? What is it/do you think it is?

Grab your warm-up sheet from the counter!

Minotaur – head and tail of a bull. Body

of a human.

Theseus, Ariadne, King

Aegeus-White and Black Sails

-Labryinth

COMPLETE WARM-UPS AND EXIT TICKETS EACH CLASS. USE COMPLETE SENTENCES.

TURN IN QUESTIONS FROM YESTERDAY’S CLASS ON GREEK GEOGRAPHY

WRITE YOUR NAME ON YOUR WORK!

Reminders

Once upon a time, a long time ago, there lived a king named Minos. King Minos lived on a lovely island called Crete. King Minos had a powerful navy, a beautiful daughter, and a really big palace. King Minos lost his son, Androgeus, who accidentally died when visiting Athens. King Minos was very upset with Athens and King Aegeus. King Aegeus made King Minos an offer to avoid war…

If Minos would leave Athens alone, Athens would send seven Athenian boys and seven Athenian girls to Crete every nine years to be eaten by the Minotaur.

The Minotaur was a horrible monster that lived in the centerof a huge maze on the island of Crete. King Minos loved that old monster.

He did like to give his monster a treat now and then. He knew his people would prefer he fed his monster Athenian children rather than ... well, after thinking it over, King Minos took the deal.

Prince Theseus of Athens was very young. He knew that a deal was a deal. But he was sure it was wrong to send small children to be eaten by a monster just to avoid a battle with King Minos.

Prince Theseus told his father (the king) he was going to Crete as the seventh son of Athens. He would kill the Minotaur and end the terror. Theseus told his father that if he was successful, he would hang white sails upon his return. If Thesues died, they would carry black sails.

Nine years passed swiftly. It was just about time for Athens to send seven boys and seven girls to Crete to be eaten by the Minotaur. Everyone in Athens was crying.

"The Minotaur is a terrible monster! What makes you think you can kill it?" cried his father.

"I'll find a way," Theseus replied gently. "The gods will help me."

His father begged him not to go. But the prince took his place as the seventh Athenian boy. Along with six other Athenian boys and seven Athenian girls, Prince Theseus sailed towards Crete.

PREDICTION: WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO

THESEUS AND THE OTHER ATHENIAN CHILDREN?

When the prince and the children arrived on the island of Crete, King Minos and his daughter, the Princess Ariadne, came out to greet them.

The king told the children they would not be eaten until the next day and to enjoy themselves in the palace in the meantime.

The Princess Ariadne did not say anything. But her eyes narrowed thoughtfully. Late that night, she wrote Prince Theseus a note and slipped it under his bedroom door.

WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PRINCESS TOLD

THESEUS?

Dear Theseus (Ariadne wrote)

I am a beautiful princess as you probably noticed the minute you saw me. I am also a very bored princess. Without my help, the Minotaur will surely gobble you up. I know a trick or two that will save your life.

If I help you kill the monster, you must promise to take me away from this tiny island so that others can admire my beauty. If interested in this deal, meet me by the gate to the Labyrinth in one hour.

Yours very truly,Princess Ariadne

Prince Theseus slipped out of the palace and waited patiently by the gate. Princess Ariadne finally showed up. She carried a sword and a ball of string.

Theseus thanked the princess for her kindness.

"Don't forget, now," she cautioned Theseus. "You must take me with you so that all the people can marvel at my beauty. A deal is a deal."

Following Ariadne's directions, Theseus tied one end of the string to the door. He told the children to stay by the door.

Their job was to make sure the string stayed tied so that Theseus could find his way back. Theseus entered the maze alone.

The next morning, the Athenian children, including Prince Theseus, were shoved into the maze. The door was locked firmly behind them.

Princess Ariadne was waiting. She opened the door. Without anyone noticing, Prince Theseus and the children of Athens ran to their ship and sailed quietly away. Princess Ariadne sailed away with them.

Theseus found his way to the center of the maze.

Using the sword Ariadne had given him, Theseus killed the monster. He followed the string back and knocked on the door.

CREATE AN ENDING TO THE STORY. HOW DO

YOU THINK IT SHOULD END?

On the way home, they stopped for supplies on the tiny island of Naxos. Princess Ariadne insisted on coming ashore. There was nothing much to do on the island. Soon, she fell asleep. All the people gathered to watch the sleeping princess. She was a lovely sight indeed.

Theseus sailed quietly away with the children of Athens and accidentally left her there, sleeping.

THESEUS FIGURED OUT THAT ARIADNE WAS

NOT WITH THEM WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE.

HE WAS SO UPSET THAT HE FORGOT THE PROMISE MADE TO HIS FATHER AND DID NOT

CHANGE THE SAILS FROM BLACK TO WHITE.

KING AEGEUS WAS WAITING TO SEE THE SAILS OF THE BOAT.

HE SAW THE BLACK SAILS FROM AFAR AND PRESUMED HIS SON WAS DEAD.

HE THREW HIMSELF TO THE WATERS, AND WAS DEAD BEFORE HE COULD KNOW HIS SON HAD IN FACT RETURNED SAFE.

Exit Ticket: What lessons can we learn

from the story of Theseus and the minotaur?

Trade, very important…

Why?

• Greek farmers could not have sustained a

civilization like we saw in Egypt or

Mesopotamia

• Colonies shipped goods to mainland

• Money replaced the barter system

Distinct City-States…

Common Cultural Features

•Strong city-state ties and

identity

•an independent spirit

•Bitter economic rivalries

•All led to continuous

fighting among the Greek

city-states BUT Despite

these divisions, the

Greeks shared a common

culture.

Unifying Culture Forces of

the City-States

1. They honored the same ancient heroes.

2. They participated in common festivals and holidays.

3. They prayed and shared the same gods.

4. They shared the Greek language.

5. They felt superior to non-Greeks,

people who did not speak Greek.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Lesson Objective: Compare and contrast Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.

Warm Up: What civilization does the story of

Theseus and Minotaur come from?

VENEZUELA CRISIS

https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/06/americas/venezuela-aid-blocked-bridge-intl/index.html

Minoan Mycenaean

MINOAN CIVILIZATION

2000 BCE – 1500 BCE

This civilization developed on the island of Crete

This civilization was named after legendary

King Minos, whose father was said to be Zeus

Sir Arthur Evans first discovered ruins of the possible site of the legendary labyrinth and the

palace of King Minos.

ARCHITECTURE

KNOSSOS A complete plumbing and drainage system

Multi-level structure with complex layout of rooms and passageways

Below ground storage of grains, oils, precious metals and wines

Beautiful frescoes and paintings

A PEACEFUL CIVILIZATION

Few weapons found buried with the dead

No walls protecting the palace of King Minos

Women were treated as equals

Priestesses

Administrators

Participation in sports

Bull – jumping and boxing

Theseus and the Minotaur

AGRICULTURE CULTIVATION

Surplus – what does this lead to? Allow for?

Olives and olive oil

Goat milk and goat cheese

Wool

Grapes and wine

Honey

Spices

ART

Ivory sculptures of mother goddesses

Created art for the sheer aesthetic beauty

Skilled jewelry and leather workers

Perfected working with bronze

Ceramics –flowers, plants, and sea life

THE DECLINE OF THE MINOANS

It’s a mystery! Possible theories:

Earthquake = tsunami

Volcanic eruption = volcanic ash in the air

Loss of sunshine = destruction of crops

Mycenaean invaders from Peloponnesus

Rulers of Mycenae

• Around 1900 B.C.E., a central Asian people began settling in mainland Greece

• Spoke Greek

• Intermarried with the locals

• Became interested in trade because of the poor soil and few natural resources

The Mycenaean World

of Ancient Greece

MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION

Influenced by Minoan civilization

1500 BCE – 1200BCE

Dominated most of Greek Peninsula

Cities ruled by kings

Wannax

WAR-LIKE INVADERS

Very aggressive warriors

Invaded Crete

• Mycenaeans located their

cities on hills so they could

watch for invaders by land

or sea

• Each city centered around

a hilltop, or an acropolis,

on the mainland of Greece.

• Lived in a fortified city with

walls 20 feet thick – called

the unworked blocks

Cyclopean

CLASS DIVERSIFICATION

Rich vs. poor

Higher classes vs. lower classes

Extreme wealth reserved for the king, his entourage,

and members of the royal circle.

Is this potentially a problem?

EXCELLENT ENGINEERS

ARCHITECTURE

Built bridges, dams, tombs, residences, and palaces.

Citadels – palaces for kings

storage

Lion gate of

Mycenae

Mycenaean

Tomb

Mycenaean Goddess

More Mycenaean Artifacts

ARTPottery work

Terracotta statuettes and ivory statues

Painting themes - frescoes

Hunting, war scenes, mythology, and

legend

WEAPONS

WOOD, LEATHER, AND METALArmor

Shields

Spears

Javelins

Swords

Daggers

Arrows

Items buried with the dead

END OF

CIVILIZATION –THE BEGINNING

OF THE DARK AGE

Invasion by the Dorians or ‘Sea People’ from the north

Internal societal conflict between

rich and poor (in-fighting)

Lower classes becoming impoverished

Rejecting the system

Possible earthquake

TRAVELS IN MONGOLIA AND CHINA

Contributions EQ:

How does learning about other cultures

impact how you understand the world and our

relationship to other people and countries?

*Starring Ms. G!

PRIOR TO OUR

MEETING WITH MS. G,

LET’S LEARN A LITTLE

MORE ABOUT THE

TOPICS:

Mongolia

*Capital: Ulaanbaatar

China*Capital: Beijing

*links to Country Reports on DESTINY:

username: svms password: harmony

PRIOR TO OUR MEETING WITH MS. G, LET’S LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT THE TOPICS:

Ted Ed Lesson “A Day in the Life of a Mongolian Queen”:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-mongolian-

queen-anne-f-broadbridge

Ted Ed Lesson “History vs. Genghis Khan”:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/history-vs-genghis-khan-alex-gendler

Ted Ed Lesson “What Makes the Great Wall of China Extraordinary”:

https://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-the-great-wall-of-china-so-extraordinary-megan-campisi-and-pen-pen-chen

EXIT TICKET: WHAT IS ONE SIMILARITY BETWEEN MINOAN AND MYCENAEAN CIVILIZATION? WHAT IS ONE DIFFERENCE?