Egyptians, Greeks and Romans

Which Ancient Civilization contributed the most to our modern lifestyle?

 

 

Group Tasks

 

Research and report on how the Ancient Greeks led the way in the following areas.

Health and Medicine

Science

The Arts Education
Household Items Food
Lifestyle Sport
Mathematics The Law
Transport Language and Literature
Politics  

You can add extra headings if you see a need.

 

Other Group Tasks

Present a display on the topic with all the information you have found.
 
Save useful clip art in the team folder for printing in colour.
 
Write and perform a Rap about what the Greeks taught us.
 
Plan some strong arguments to prove that Greece taught us more than either Egypt or Rome. You will be debating this against the other groups.

 

Individual Tasks

 

Just For Fun

Write an essay on why you’re glad you didn’t live in Ancient Greece.     Make a collection of jokes and riddles about Ancient Greece.
     
  Write half a page about any well known Ancient Greek.     Demonstrate or organise an Ancient Greek Game for the rest of the class to join in.
     

Useful Web Sites

  (Not just Greek)

British Museum History

Early Inventors and Inventions

Ancient and Classic Cultures - Greeks

History of Inventions Timeline

Spotlight on Ancient Greeks

Museum of Ancient Inventions

Ancient Greek Inventions

History and Geography of Inventions

BBC History - Ancient Greeks

Ancient Inventions

Ancient Greeks for Kids

Timeline of Inventions and Innovations



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