Activity

Hellenistic Culture

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It doesn't take long to change the world! Alexander the Great's reign may have been short-lived, but his vision for a multi-cultural Hellenistic world shaped Afroeurasia for centuries. Pupils examine documents, such as excerpts from Greek historians and photographs of archeological finds to examine the legacy. A sample activity demonstrates how to use the resources in the classroom. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the activity to bridge content between units on ancient Greece and Alexander the Great
Classroom Considerations
  • Learners need background information on the Hellenistic world
  • Some of the documents may be difficult for sixth graders and require scaffolding
Pros
  • Inquiry-based learning style is easy to adapt to a variety of learning levels
  • Resource fits into a variety of content areas 
Cons
  • None
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