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The History of Ancient Greece

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Present facets of Ancient Greek life and politics through direct instruction. Middle schoolers learn about to Greek City States, Sparta, Athenian Democracy and the Peloponnesian War by way of a class lecture. They use their text books to complete a worksheet and homework assignment.

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ancient greece, ancient civilizations, the peloponnesian war

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Grade
7th - 9th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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