Ancient Greek

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Created by Kathy Waddington

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This unit is an inter-curricular unit for fifth or sixth grade students. 

The unit was based on the following

Connecticut State Social Studies Standards and Language Arts Frameworks :

The Social Studies standards incorporated into this project are as follows:

Historical Thinking: Students will develop historical thinking skills, including chronological thinking and recognizing change over time; contextualizing, comprehending and analyzing historical literature, researching historical sources; understanding the concept of historical causation; understanding competing narratives and interpretation; and constructing narratives and interpretation

    Local , United States and World History: Students will use historical thinking skills to develop an understanding of the major historical periods, issues and trends in United States history, world history, and Connecticut and local history
    Historical Themes: Students will apply their understanding of historical periods, issues and trends to examine such historical themes as ideals, beliefs and institutions; conflict and conflict resolution; human movement and interaction; and science and technology in order to understand how the world came to be the way it is.
    Applying History: Students will recognize the continuing importance of historical thinking and historical knowledge in their own lives and in the world in which they live.

The Language Arts Framework goals that are incorporated into this project are as follows:
* develop the skills to read, write, listen, speak, view and present texts to construct meaning;
* read with understanding and respond thoughtfully to a variety of texts;
* write and speak English proficiently to communicate ideas clearly;
* choose and apply strategies that enhance the fluent and proficient use of language arts;
* understand and appreciate texts from many literary periods and cultures;
* and employ the language arts for lifelong learning, work and enjoyment.