Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids
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Who invented democracy? Where were the Olympics first held? Who were some of the first people to use math?
All of these questions and more are explored in Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! With 25 Social Studies Projects for Kids. In this book, kids ages 7 to 10 learn about ancient Greek homes, food, playtime, clothing, conquests, arts and entertainment, gods, and more. Fascinating links between today’s world and ancient Greek culture offer opportunities for real-world connections and fun STEAM activities promote critical and creative thinking. Through STEAM projects, essential questions, and fascinating facts, kids meet the major figures in ancient Greek history, such as Aristotle, Archimedes, Homer, Pythagoras, and Socrates, and explore the sites of ancient architectural wonders such as the statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Parthenon, the theater of Epidaurus, and the palace of Knossos.
Ancient Civilizations: Greeks! is part of a set of four Explore Ancient Civilization books that bring to life the vibrant cultures of the distant past. The other titles in this series are Ancient Civilizations: Egyptians!, Ancient Civilizations: Romans!, and Ancient Civilizations: Aztecs, Maya, Incas!
Try these hands-on social studies projects!
- Craft an oil lamp
- Design a long jump hand weight
- Play Medusa freeze tag
- Learn to think like an archaeologist
| Paperback, $14.95 9781619308428 |
Hardcover, $19.95 9781619308398 |
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Timeline
Introduction
Welcome to Ancient Greece!
Make a Field Notebook
Play "Storm the Acropolis"
Chapter 1
Welcome Home!
Make a Model of an Oil Lamp
Make a Courtyard Column
Make a Mosaic
Chapter 2
Let’s Eat!
Make a Kylix
Make Olive Oil Soap
Host a Symposium
Black-Figure Vase
Chapter 3
Dress for Success
Make a Chiton
Make a Brooch
Olive Oil Foot Scrub
Chapter 4
School, Socrates, and Science
Poetry Scroll
Pump It Up!
Knucklebones
Chapter 5
The Olympics and Theater
Make a Laurel Wreath
Long-Jump Contest
Theater Mask
Chapter 6
Democracy and War
Jury Tokens
Make a Water Clock
Defend Yourself!
Chapter 7
Gods, Goddesses, and Myths
Post-and-Lintel Experiment
Glossary Scavenger Hunt
Glossary
Metric Conversions
Resources
Essential Questions
Index