Ancient Greece: Birthplace of Democracy
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Ancient Greece – A Journey to the Birthplace of Democracy, Mythology, and the Olympics! 🇬🇷🏺
What was life like in Ancient Greece, the civilization that shaped the world we live in today? How did the Greeks invent democracy, philosophy, theater, and the Olympic Games? What legendary gods and heroes ruled their myths and inspired their culture? Now, your elementary students can take a thrilling virtual journey back in time to explore the Golden Age of Greece, where history, art, and mythology come alive!
📽️ “Ancient Greece: A Virtual Field Trip” is a visually stunning, curriculum-aligned educational video that transports students to the bustling marketplaces of Athens, the mighty warrior culture of Sparta, and the grand temples of Mount Olympus. From the first Olympic athletes to the great thinkers like Socrates and Aristotle, this immersive adventure will help students see how the legacy of Ancient Greece still shapes our world today!
💡 What Your Students Will Learn:
✅ The origins of democracy and how Greek city-states like Athens and Sparta were ruled
✅ The gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus, including Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and Apollo
✅ The ancient Olympic Games and how they compare to today’s competitions
✅ The importance of philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, who changed how people think
✅ The role of mythology and epic tales, from Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey to the legend of Hercules
✅ Daily life in Ancient Greece, including food, clothing, games, and family traditions
✅ The arts, literature, and theaters that entertained crowds and inspired modern drama
✅ How the Greek gods, warriors, and scholars influenced history, government, and education
🌟 Why Teachers Love This Video:
🕒 No-Prep, Standards-Aligned Content – A complete, engaging lesson ready to go!
🎥 Visually Captivating & Age-Appropriate – Keeps students excited and engaged.
🎯 Brings History, Mythology & Culture to Life – Helps students connect past and present in meaningful ways.
📚 Perfect for Social Studies, Ancient Civilizations & Mythology Lessons – Encourages critical thinking, discussion, and creativity.
💡 Take Your Students on an Unforgettable Journey to Ancient Greece!
Give your students a front-row seat to the myths, legends, and incredible achievements of Ancient Greece—without ever leaving the classroom! Subscribe today and bring history to life! 🚀
Video length: 21:30 minutes.
Learning Resources with this Video*
Quiz – PDF
Quiz – Online
Who Are the Olympians?
Analyzing Aesop’s Fables
A Day in the Life of Ancient Greece
The Olympic Games
Draw A Scene
Universal Resources
National Standards
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Classroom Ideas
Ancient Greece
Ancient Timeline
Create a timeline that shows what was happening in each of the Ancient Civilizations at certain points in time. For example, who created calendars and at what point in time? Who was building pyramids and when?
Poseidon
Talk about the Greek God Poseidon and his trident. Have students watch the Little Mermaid movie and ask them how Poseidon was portrayed in theLittle Mermaid movie.
Percy Jackson
Read any of the Percy Jackson book series and then watch the movies to go with them. Discuss the connection with Ancient Greece mythology.
Gods and Goddesses
Study the different Greek Gods and Goddesses. Have each student choose one and either dress like on, create a sculpture, or paint a picture of the Greek God or Goddess that was chosen. They can explain what they learned and why they chose that specific God or Goddess.
Greek Architecture
Have an architect come visit the class and discuss how Ancient Greece influenced our architecture today. If an architect is not available, have students research the topic.
Archaeology
Contact your local college or university to see if they have an archaeology program. If so, see if your class can visit them and learn what has been discovered by structures and buildings left behind different ancient civilizations.
Class Olympics
Talk about the Olympics during Ancient Greece and then have your own Olympics for your class (you could also include other classrooms to participate).
Discussion Topic
After studying a specific ancient civilization (Ancient Greece, Romans, Mayans, Egypt, etc. ), have a class discussion about what a day in the life of a person would be like.
Venn Diagram
After studying about a specific ancient civilization (Ancient Greece, Romans, Mayans, Egypt, etc. ), have a class discussion about what a day in the life of a person would be like.
Classics
Have students read books that are based on Ancient Greece history such as The Iliad by Homer, or The Odyssey by Homer, etc.
Greek vs. Roman Gods & Goddesses
The Ancient Greek and Roman Gods and Goddesses were much the same, but had different names. Have students come up with the list of both Greek and Roman names for their gods.
Ancient Civilization Comparisons
Divide your class into smaller groups, with each group responsible for further researching how each ancient civilization has benefited the world. They need to bring props to show (photos, food, items that represents tools and discoveries by each group).
Classroom Ideas for ALL Videos
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Topics Covered In This Video
Ancient Greek accomplishments & legacy
Democratic philosophy & ideas
Ancient Greek daily life
Sporting life
Olympics
Ancient Greek warriors
Historic authors
Plays, poems, & music
Religious ceremonies & offerings
Zeus & Hera
Athena, Hades, & Demeter
Apollo & Artemis
Hermes, Aphrodite, & Ares
Hephaestus, Hestia, & Dionysus
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