Performing Aesop’s Fable
Quintessential to the Classical Greeks is the theater, so that was the opening to our Greek history presentation.
The kids performed the fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, using IEW’s story structure chart from Unit 3 to help us write our play.
Since masks were primary to Classical Greek theater, my kids made masks for their roles.
Greek Hoplite Family
After the play, the kids removed their masks and put on their Greek costumes for the next part of our presentation: meeting the Greek family (with a son who was a Greek hoplite) who had learned of the one true God and follow Him now.
Classical Greek Feast
Then we ate food common to the Classical Greeks!
Afterwards my daughter gave a speech on Greek architecture, using IEW Unit 6 as the framework.
My son as a Hoplite
Then my son gave a speech on hoplites.
Classical Greece Museum
After the speeches, the museum portion of the presentation began where the kids showed off their projects and answered questions.
My son explained how Solomon’s Temple was similar, yet different, from the tabernacle.
During the time of the Classical Greeks, Israel rose and fell as a nation. We studied the cultures of the Assyrians, and their famous art reliefs, when they swept away the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
We also studied the culture of the Babylonians who took captive the Southern Kingdom of Judah, and the cultures that took over the Babylonian Empire, the Medes and Persians.
Our most fun activity was with the shakers as we read the story of Esther which coincided with Purim.
There is so much wealth of information that we covered and learned. Amazing!
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And again our guests spoke of how much they enjoyed this presentation and they looked forward to more. The Ancient Romans will be next.
