February 14

Valentines day and a snow day ...

For history:

An introduction to Greece, Athens, and the Parthenon, share the following facts with the class:

• The Age of Classical Greece was the most influential period of ancient Greece. During this time, the ancient Greeks developed ideas for philosophy, religion, government, science, and art. A few of the great accomplishments of this age included the rise of democratic city-states and the Parthenon. The philosophers Socrates and Plato and playwrights Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes lived during this time.
• Ancient Greece was divided into several independent city-states. The city-state of Athens was the center of Greek culture and arts. Get a map of Athens.
• Sitting high on a hill at the center of Athens is the Acropolis, a group of monuments and temples dedicated to the gods.

Create a full image of the Parthenon. Research questions related to the design and form of the Parthenon. The topics include The Rooms, Base and Floor, Columns and Capital, Friezes, Roof, History and Purpose. Research these topics and questions on the computer or in books. You should be prepared to present their findings in a presentation in the next class.

Read Hercules from the Mythology text.