Mrs. Hendrick’s
Lesson Plans
Week of: February 13- 16
Monday
Standard/Objective: Describe the role of geography in shaping ancient Greek culture
and government
6-2.1 Describe the development of ancient Greek culture (the Hellenic period), including
the concept of citizenship and the early forms of democracy in Athens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History SL6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts, and issues
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments
that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion
ELA.CCSS – Literacy.RH.6.10 Read and comprehend history/social studies texts
independently and proficiently
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History RI6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
Plan for the day:
1. First Five– Name the 3 seas surrounding Greece.
2. Students will work with a partner to finish labeling the Ancient Greece map, locating
Greece, the Mediterranean Sea, Ionian Sea, and Aegean Sea, Europe, Asia Minor, Crete,
Macedonia, Troy, Athens, and Sparta.
3. Teacher will use the SMART document camera to display a completed map to the
smart board and review the correct locations on the map.
4. Students will check and correct their maps of Greece.
5. Students will mark their maps with the locations they need to know for the Chapter 8
quiz and test (Greece, Crete, Peloponnesus, Ionian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Aegean
Sea) and the ones they need for Chapter 9 quiz and test (Sparta, Athens, Troy, Greece,
Mediterranean Sea, Asia Minor, Macedonia, Europe)
6. Students will use the map to compare Greek geography to other civilizations studied
so far this year, explaining similarities and differences.
7. Teacher will introduce Greek (Athenian) government by discussing US government.
8. Students will read Chapter 8, Section 2 in the textbook and begin filling in their notes.
Homework – Vocab and Map Quiz Wednesday
Tuesday
Assessment: Notes
Integrated Technology: Smart Board, Map
Standard/Objective: Describe the role of geography in shaping ancient Greek culture
and government
6-2.1 Describe the development of ancient Greek culture (the Hellenic period), including
the concept of citizenship and the early forms of democracy in Athens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History SL6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts, and issues
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making comments
that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion
ELA.CCSS – Literacy.RH.6.10 Read and comprehend history/social studies texts
independently and proficiently
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History RI6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
Plan for the day:
1. First Five - How did geography affect the development of Greek civilization?
2. Students will complete a vocabulary review from the smart board to prepare for
the quiz on Wednesday.
3. Teacher will review answers to the Section 2 study guide, discussing the creation
of the world’s first democratic government in Athens using the Ch 8 power point.
4. Students will check their answer from the smart board.
5. Students will draw a Venn Diagram and note ways US democracy and democracy
in Athens are similar and different.
6. Students will share similarities and differences with class.
7. Teacher will record answers on the smart board.
Homework: Vocab and Map Quiz tomorrow
Assessment: Chapter notes
Integrated Technology:
Wednesday
Standard/Objective: Describe the role of geography in shaping ancient
Greek culture and government
6-2.1 Describe the development of ancient Greek culture (the Hellenic
period), including the concept of citizenship and the early forms of
democracy in Athens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History SL6.1: Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with
diverse partners on grade 6 topics, texts, and issues
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by
making comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under
discussion
ELA.CCSS – Literacy.RH.6.10 Read and comprehend history/social studies
texts independently and proficiently
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History RI6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis
of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
Plan for the day:
1. First Five – If you could be any of the Greek gods, who would you be and why?
2. Students will participate in a discussion on Greek Mythology based on their First Five
response.
3. Teacher will review Greek literature, including mythology, poetry, and fables, using the Ch
8 power point.
4. Students will check and correct Section 3 study guide answers.
Homework: Chapter 8 Test Wednesday
Assessment Notes
Thursday
Integrated Technology:
Standard/Objective: Describe the role of geography in shaping ancient Greek culture
and government
6-2.1 Describe the development of ancient Greek culture (the Hellenic period), including
the concept of citizenship and the early forms of democracy in Athens.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History SL6.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative
discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher led) with diverse partners on grade 6
topics, texts, and issues
c. Pose and respond to specific questions with elaboration and detail by making
comments that contribute to the topic, text, or issue under discussion
ELA.CCSS – Literacy.RH.6.10 Read and comprehend history/social studies texts
independently and proficiently
CCSS.ELA-Literacy in History RI6.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the
text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text
Plan for the day:
1. First Five – Read
2. Students will work on Social Studies Weekly # 10
3. Students will complete the teacher supplement on Social Studies weekly and turn in
for a grade.
4. Students who finish early will complete the crossword puzzle
5. Students will watch the Time Warp Trio – My Big Fat Greek Olympian
Homework: None
Assessment: Comprehension Questions
Integrated Technology: Smart Board, Brain Pop
Friday
Parent/Teacher conferences
Assessment:
Integrated Technology: