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Alexander the Great (2nd half)

Ms. N — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:08:03 +0000

Reflect on the second half of the movie and compare it to the first half. Write about how people feel about Alexander the Great and if their views have changed or stayed the same. Have your ideas about him changed? Would you describe him differently now? In the end how do people around him feel about him as a person/friend/leader/king? Please try to write about as many different perspectives (views from different types of people) as you can. Use specific examples from the movie to explain your ideas in your response.

NOTE: Make sure to write a full paragraph describing your ideas in response to the question. Also, don’t forget to use spell check, grammar check, and read your response out loud before you click publish.

Alexander the Great

Ms. N — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:02:14 +0000

Reflect on the movie so far and write about what type of person Alexander the Great is. How would you describe him? How do people around him feel about him as a person/friend/leader/king? Please try to write about as many different perspectives (views from different types of people) as you can. Use specific examples from the movie to explain your ideas in your response.

Ancient Greece Quiz Review

Ms. N — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:26:45 +0000

In order to study for the upcoming quiz you need to review the following materials:

Greece: A Moment of Excellence video sheet
World of the Greeks Map (what bodies of water surround Greece)
Greek Gods and Oracles crossword puzzle
12 Major Greek Gods Information (see below)

Quiz dates are:

Block H: Friday, November 30th
Block B, C, and D: Monday, December 3rd

Directions: Match the correct description with the corresponding names of the Gods.

Apollo Demeter Dionysus Hera Artemis Zeus Ares Poseidon Hermes Athena Aphrodite Hephaestus

Goddess of beauty and love
God of fire and artisans
Goddess of wisdom and patron of household crafts
Zeus’ wife and the protector of marriage, children, and the home
God of the oceans and seas
God of orators, protector of thieves, messenger to the mortals
God of the sun and and patron of music, archery, and medicine
Goddess of the moon, guardian of cities and women, “huntress”
Ruler and king of all Gods, God of the weather
God of fertility, joyous life, and wine
God of war and combat
Goddess of crops and giver of grains and fruits

See me if you have any questions. Good Luck!

Polis Chants

Ms. N — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 01:52:54 +0000

Since we created such fantastic chants in our poleis, we decided to record them and share the chants with you! Click on the mp3 files below to hear our wonderful creations from each class. Enjoy!

Block B

Argos argos_b.mp3 Athens athens_b.mp3 Megara megara_b.mp3 Sparta sparta_b.mp3

Block C

Argos argos.mp3 Athens athens.mp3 Corinth corinth.mp3 Megara megara.mp3 Sparta sparta.mp3

Block D

Athens athens_d.mp3 Corinth corinth_d.mp3 Megara megara_d1.mp3 Sparta sparta_d.mp3

Block H

Athens athens_h.mp3 Argos argos_h.mp3 Corinth corinth_h.mp3 Megara megara_h.mp3 Sparta sparta_h.mp3

Greek Reflection

Ms. N — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 07:21:08 +0000

Since we have been learning so much great background information about Ancient Greece, I would like to reflect upon some of the new knowledge we have. Think back upon the last few lessons and gather some of the interesting facts an ideas in your head. Then, write a paragraph using some of the most interesting information that you have learned. You can write about any of the information we have discussed in class. You can include general information about Ancient Greece, information about your Polis, or any information that you have learned form your classmates about their Polis’s