Go to:

http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/

Click on the "Flash Version" button.

After the introduction, click on the first circle, called "The Greeks Interactive."

Click on the interactive map.

Explore this map, clicking on Athens last.  (You can always go back by clicking on the ? button.)

Explore Athens, clicking on the Acropolis last.

Explore the structures of the Acropolis.  You can use the arrow button to see different parts of the map.

The artist should sketch a map of the Acropolis based on the group’s input.

What are the places at which festivals are usually held?

Where should our class festival be held?  Be sure to think about where the other groups will want to have their events.  You may have to talk to the other groups about their plans and consider changes after you hear your classmates’ presentations of their plans. (You can choose more than one place for the festival to be held.)

Return to the home page.  Click on "The Acropolis Experience" button.
Select the 3D animation button.
Watch the two movies. (Select T1 for connection speed.)

Can you identify any of the buildings in the movie from what you saw in the map?

What are the main features of the places you will be creating in the classroom for the festival?

How will you turn the classroom into these places?

Return to the homepage and Click on "The Acropolis Experience" again.  This time, select "How the Parthenon was Built."

Watch the video clip.

What themes do you see in the decorations of the Parthenon?

How will you decorate the places you will create in the classroom?  What ideals will these decorations communicate?

Will you need the help of any other groups?  If so, what will you need from them?

Based on the groups’ suggestions, the artist should draw a map of the "Classroom Acropolis" where our festival will be held with all of the structures your group plans to build.

What kind of activity will you create for your classmates to display the structures you create?

How will you get your classmates involved?

The recorder should write a detailed plan of the activity that includes answers to the following questions:

Will this activity be for the whole class or for small groups?

How will you get the whole class involved?  What role will they play; will they be an audience or participants?

What role will each of you play in the activity?  For example, will you lead a small group?  Will one of you lead a tour while the rest play the roles of ancient festival-goers?

What materials will you need?

Prepare to discuss your plan with the teacher and to share and get suggestions from the whole class.

Go to the Conclusion page when you are finished.