Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Ancient Greece: Pre-Hellenism

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to provide a clear and objective framework of the objectives that students should achieve throughout the lesson. This section will serve as a guide for the development of practical activities and discussions, ensuring that students understand the main aspects of Ancient Greece and its influences on modern society.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the main characteristics and cultural contributions of pre-Hellenism and Hellenism to Ancient Greece.

2. Identify influences of Ancient Greece in modern aspects of society, such as politics, philosophy, and arts.

Side Objectives

1. Develop critical skills by comparing ancient Greek society with contemporary society.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to acclimate students to the theme, utilizing technology to make them more engaged and directly connect them with the content to be addressed. By encouraging research and information sharing, a collaborative and interactive environment is promoted, which is essential for Digital Methodology.

Warming Up

To start the class about Ancient Greece, the teacher should introduce the topic by explaining that Greek civilization had a profound impact on various aspects of modern society, from politics to philosophy and the arts. Then, the teacher should ask students to use their cell phones to research and share an interesting fact about Ancient Greece, specifically about the pre-Hellenistic period. This will help connect the theme of the lesson with the students' daily realities and the technology they use.

Initial Reflections

1. What are the main characteristics of the pre-Hellenistic period in Greece?

2. How do the practices and customs of Ancient Greece influence our lives today?

3. What were the most significant cultural contributions of Ancient Greece to the modern world?

4. How does ancient Greek politics resemble or differ from current political systems?

5. How did ancient Greek philosophy shape contemporary Western thought?

Development

Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to apply the knowledge acquired by students in a practical and interactive way, using digital technologies to contextualize historical content within the modern reality of students. Each proposed activity allows students to be the protagonists of their learning, working in teams to create, research and present their discoveries creatively and engagingly.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Digital Influencers of Ancient Greece 📱🏛️

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Familiarize students with important personalities of pre-Hellenistic Greece and contextualize their contributions in a modern dynamic, in a playful and interactive way.

- Description: Students will be divided into groups and must create profiles for fictional digital influencers who would have lived in Ancient Greece during the pre-Hellenistic period. These profiles will be built on fictional social media platforms (like Instagram or TikTok) using free online design and video editing tools.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group should choose a Greek personality from the pre-Hellenistic period (such as a leader, philosopher, or artist).

• Students must create a fictional social media profile for this personality, including: Profile name, Mini-biography, Posts (at least 3 posts with captions), Stories (at least 2 stories).

• Use tools like Canva to create posts and stories, and video editing apps like InShot or CapCut to create short introductory videos.

• Encourage students to relate the characteristics and contributions of the chosen personality to modern society.

• Each group will present their profile to the class, explaining the choices made and how that personality would influence followers today.

Activity 2 - Ancient Greek Newspaper 📰👥

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Allow students to delve into the study of events and personalities from pre-Hellenistic Greece in a creative and collaborative way, developing research and writing skills.

- Description: Students will be divided into groups, and each group will be responsible for creating an edition of a fictional newspaper from Ancient Greece. They will write articles, editorials, and columns about events and personalities from the pre-Hellenistic period, using a digital template for assembling the newspaper.

- Instructions:

• Form groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group should choose an event or personality from the pre-Hellenistic period to be the main theme of their fictional newspaper edition.

• Students should research more about the chosen theme and create different sections of the newspaper, including: Headlines, Main articles, Editorial, Fictional interviews, Letters to the editor.

• Use tools like Google Docs and Canva to create the layout and content of the newspaper.

• Groups should come up with a creative name for the newspaper and develop a visual aesthetic that reflects Ancient Greece.

• In the end, each group will present their newspaper edition to the class, highlighting the most important information and the editorial line chosen.

Activity 3 - Gamification: Unraveling Myths and Realities 🎮🏺

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Engage students in a playful and competitive activity that encourages teamwork, review of previously studied content, and deepening the theme of pre-Hellenistic Greece.

- Description: Students will participate in a gamified activity where they will have to unravel mysteries of Ancient Greece, using a quiz and interactive challenges app. Each group will solve riddles and answer questions about the pre-Hellenistic period, accumulating points as they advance through the game's stages.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group should download and install a quiz/gamification app, such as Kahoot! or Quizizz.

• The teacher will create a personalized quiz about pre-Hellenistic Greece, with questions and challenges related to events, historical figures, mythology, and cultural contributions.

• Groups will participate in the quiz, answering questions and completing the proposed challenges. As they progress, new riddles will be unlocked.

• Encourage students to collaborate with each other to solve the riddles and discuss the answers before submitting them.

• At the end of the quiz, the group with the highest score will win a small symbolic reward.

Feedback

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate students' learning through collective reflection and a constructive feedback process. By sharing their experiences and hearing different perspectives, students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of the theme and develop critical and collaborative skills.

Group Discussion

Promote a group discussion with all students, where each group shares what they learned while performing the proposed activities. Start the discussion by asking each group to make a brief presentation about their experience, highlighting points they considered most important and any difficulties they encountered. Suggest that students reflect on the following questions: 'What were the biggest discoveries or learnings during the activity?' and 'How are the cultural contributions of the pre-Hellenistic period relevant to modern society?'

Reflections

1. What were the biggest discoveries or learnings during the activity? 2. How are the cultural contributions of the pre-Hellenistic period relevant to modern society? 3. What aspects of pre-Hellenistic Greece surprised or interested you the most?

360° Feedback

Instruct students to carry out a 360° feedback step, where each student must receive feedback from other group members. Guide the class on the importance of constructive and respectful feedback, encouraging students to mention strengths and areas for improvement. Suggest that they use phrases like 'I liked how you...', 'You could try to improve...', 'An interesting idea you had was...'.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

🎯 The purpose of this stage of the lesson plan is to consolidate learning in a fun and meaningful way. Summarizing the content covered during the lesson, connecting the theme with modern life, and reinforcing the importance of this knowledge for our daily lives helps students internalize the information and reflect on its applicability and relevance today. 🎓

Summary

🎭 Imagine traveling back in time to Ancient Greece! We explored the pre-Hellenistic period and how the culture, philosophy, politics, and arts of that time shaped the future. We saw both mythical and real figures, transforming them into digital influencers, period newspapers, and puzzles to be solved. We uncovered how Greek roots are present in our modern daily lives in a playful and interactive way! 🚀

World Connection

🌍 The current world is profoundly influenced by Ancient Greece. From the democracy we practice to the philosophical and artistic principles we value, pre-Hellenistic Greece laid the foundations of many social structures we know today. Social media platforms, for example, are spaces for debate and dissemination of ideas, echoing the ancient Greek squares where great philosophers discussed their theories. 📱🏛️

Practical Application

💡 Understanding pre-Hellenistic Greece helps us value our cultural roots and see how ancient practices are still relevant. This allows for critical reflection on our society and the importance of cultural contributions throughout history. Analyzing the past gives us tools to shape a more conscious and connected future. 🔍