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Self-Portrait Shields

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Students listen to the story, The Shield of Athena, and examine the original context of the sculptural fragment of a fallen warrior. They list important events and people in their lives, then create shields that depict their personal milestones.

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ancient greece, ancient civilizations

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ancient greeks, fallen warrior, greek sculpture, shields, social studies
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Grade
K - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
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