Winter Curriculum - Greece

At least two groups in the area are working on Ancient Green with professional archaeologist turned educator, "Big Dog" Geof Purcell. Both will have their Dig weeks in the spring.

Premier season of his winter curriculum is 3 days for $60/child and $100/family. Payment due November 7th.

email the site host so we'll have names, but please mail your checks straight to The Archaeological Perspective.

Tewksbury group: Tuesdays.
Craft day: Jan. 6, 2:30 - 4:30
Game day: March 31st, time tbd
Museum field trip (the MET): December 2nd, 2008

Bushkill group: Classes on Thursdays -- perhaps at the Stroudsburg Library or in Bushkill.
Craft day: Jan. 8th, ~12 - 2 pm (talk to the hostess for times)
Game day: March 26th, ~12 - 2 pm (talk to the hostess for times)
Museum field trip (the MET): December 4th, 2008

Those who wish to participate should send the appropriate amount in a cheque (made payable to "TAP") to: G. Purcell, The Archaeological Perspective, PO Box 38161, Albany, NY 12203-8161. This payment should arrive by November 7, 2008.

Please call or write if you have any questions about the curriculum, framework, content or the Spring digs. Deposits go straight to Geof at The Archaeological Perspective -- but please let the site host know when you do.

Tewksbury site coordinator/host: Mary Ann < maryann.orourke@gmail.com >

Bushkill site coordinator/host: Heather < runnin43@ptd.net >

Curriculum link Possibilities (thanks Heather)

These may help you in teaching Ancient Greece:
http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/AncientGreece.html
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/History/Ancient_Civilizations/Greece/index.htm

Ancient Greek Cities
Ancient Greek Civilizations
Mr. Dowling's Cradel of Western Civilization
Greek Alphabet
Greek Mythology
Greek Pottery
Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology
Map of Ancient Greece
GreekCulture: Greek Mythology
Mythology of the Constellations
Warhorse Simulations: Historical Commentary on the Peloponnesian War
Ancient GREECE: SPARTA
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Colossus of Rhodes
Ancient Greesk: storyforkids.org/learn/greeks/

Suggested for 8th grade & up (but adaptable):

Archaeological institute of American Lesson Plans include:
Lesson Plans: Ancient Cultures includes Greek Vase Painting Project, Costume, Feast & Cargo:
Greek Vase Painting Project
A Greco-Roman Feast: Dining and Reclining
Cargoes from Three Continents: Ancient Mediterranean Trade in Modern Archaeology

Links Recommended for Students:
SocialStudiesforkids.com's Ancient Greece
Activityvillage.co.uk: Ancient Greece for kids
PBS on The Greeks
http://www.historyforkids.org/

Homework Links: Ancient/Greece

For Older Students:
http://library.thinkquest.org/10805/greece.html