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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students review knowledge gained in the three previous lesson linked to this page. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students show that the Greeks, Phoenicians and Romans lived in the Mediterranean area. They give reasons why the alphabet was important for the Romans. and say that the Romans developed the alphabet they are learning in school. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students describe the Phoenicians as a trading people who lived long ago on the shores of the Mediterranean. They explain that the Phoenicians invented the first form of our alphabet and write a short paragraph using the Phoenician alphabet. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the Greek alphabet and analyze the inscription on the Athens 2004 Olympic medals. They decipher and read the names of the Greek letters online, decipher the medal inscription, and write a two-line epinician verse transcribed into Greek. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students produce calligraphy projects using writing skills and unique tools in this six-day Art activity. Emphasis is placed upon the work of Portland, Oregon calligraphy artist Inga Dubay and her experiences with "Italic" writing techniques. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students trace steps in the development of written language, including the evolution of Sumerian cuneiform, Egyptian hieroglyphics, and Chinese calligraphy. They are explained that the practice of written language is very old and has had many variations throughout history. Students are asked: "Why is written language imporanat? How would your life be different without writing?" Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 9th
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Students describe how the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans passed down the alphabet through the generations. They compare and contrast the letters from early alphabets to the one of today and discuss how they are different. Using a map, they locate the Mediterranean area and describe the features of the Pheonician, Greek and Roman culture. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students view a graphic of the Athens of 2004 Olympic medal. They discuss the symbols on the medal. Students view the "Greek Alphabet animation" and name the letters in the two Greek words on the medal, They transcribe Greek text by substituting the equivalent English letters. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students explore the ancient world and why it is important to the modern world. They create a miniature display board made from an empty cereal box. Students list innovations form Mesopotamians. They write a paragraph explaining an ancient accomplishment. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin language through trade and identify how it is still used today. Full Review »
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