4th Grade Gifted and Talented Unit Plans

Covering the Ancient Greeks? I taught a unit on Ancient Greece for 32 years and would love to share my notes, activities and resources I used with my students with those who are looking for materials on this period of history.

You may find these resources of interest as well:

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Greece? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Greek Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Ancient Greeks. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the ancient Greeks is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Greeks! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Greeks, A Secret Message Review Activity

2. Part of my Country in Focus Webquest series(includes comprehension questions): Greece,Country in Focus, A Webquest and Extension Activities

3. Travel to Greece(Reading activity in the Content Area): Comprehension questions included: Greece, Travel To Greece Reading in the Content Area

4. History of the Olympics:

Learn about the history of the games which began in ancient Greece, both past and present with this informative webquest. There are 10 questions as well a number of fun facts. Extension activities are also included(and the key).The webquest can be completed in one class period and is geared for upper elementary and middle school students.Can be used before a vacation, for a Friday activity,during the upcoming games or if you are studying the ancient Greeks. History of the Olympics: A Webquest/Extension Activities

5. Socrates: With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about the Socrates, the famous Philosopher of Ancient Greece. Nicknamed the "Great Questioner", this reading introduces students to Socrates. There is also a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.

This resource is part of my new series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history. More titles are being added later in the week.Socrates

6. Aesop: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Aesop-Fable-Writer-from-Ancient-GreeceReading-Passage-3976379

7. Woman Astronomer: Aglaonike: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Famous-Women-in-Ancient-History-AglaonikeGreek-astronomer-4016319?st=5d7be61d42a835c60fd282f95388badb

8. Artemisia, Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Famous-Women-in-Ancient-History-AglaonikeGreek-astronomer-4016319?st=5d7be61d42a835c60fd282f95388badb

9. First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece(Agnodice): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-First-Female-Doctor-of-Ancient-GreeceAgnodiceReading-Passage-4021604

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Covering the Ancient Greeks? I taught a unit on Ancient Greece for 32 years and would love to share my notes, activities and resources I used with my students with those who are looking for materials on this period of history.

You may find these resources of interest as well:

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit on ancient Greece? Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Ancient Greek Secret Message activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms on the Ancient Greeks. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the ancient Greeks is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Greeks! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Greeks, A Secret Message Review Activity

2. Part of my Country in Focus Webquest series(includes comprehension questions): Greece,Country in Focus, A Webquest and Extension Activities

3. Travel to Greece(Reading activity in the Content Area): Comprehension questions included: Greece, Travel To Greece Reading in the Content Area

4. History of the Olympics:

Learn about the history of the games which began in ancient Greece, both past and present with this informative webquest. There are 10 questions as well a number of fun facts. Extension activities are also included(and the key).The webquest can be completed in one class period and is geared for upper elementary and middle school students.Can be used before a vacation, for a Friday activity,during the upcoming games or if you are studying the ancient Greeks. History of the Olympics: A Webquest/Extension Activities

5. Socrates: With this biographical reading passage, students will learn about the Socrates, the famous Philosopher of Ancient Greece. Nicknamed the "Great Questioner", this reading introduces students to Socrates. There is also a Did You Know? section, comprehension questions and a teacher page with extensions and links.

This resource is part of my new series, "Let's Meet..." famous people in ancient history. More titles are being added later in the week.Socrates

6. Aesop: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Aesop-Fable-Writer-from-Ancient-GreeceReading-Passage-3976379

7. Woman Astronomer: Aglaonike: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Famous-Women-in-Ancient-History-AglaonikeGreek-astronomer-4016319?st=5d7be61d42a835c60fd282f95388badb

8. Artemisia, Female Naval Commander during the Battle of Salamis. https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-Famous-Women-in-Ancient-History-AglaonikeGreek-astronomer-4016319?st=5d7be61d42a835c60fd282f95388badb

9. First Female Doctor of Ancient Greece(Agnodice): https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/Womens-History-First-Female-Doctor-of-Ancient-GreeceAgnodiceReading-Passage-4021604

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I loved teaching about the Middle Ages and would like to offer teachers my notes, activities and resources that I found of value when I taught the subject.

Perhaps, these additional resources might be of interest:

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit of study on the Middle Ages?Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Medieval Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms connected with Medieval Times. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Middle Ages is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Medieval Secret Message Review Activity

2. One of the oldest lasting examples of graphic communication is the Bayeux Tapestry.It dates back to 1083. Bayeux Tapestry Reading

3. Students have always ask me..."Why do we have to learn this stuff about ancient Greeks or Middle Ages?" My answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.

This reading activity shares with kids how the pencil they are using, the writing system they are using, the eyeglasses they are wearing are just some of the many things we have today thanks to previous cultures of the past. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities. The Past Shapes our Present Reading Activity

4. Great addition to a unit of study on the Middle Ages: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show. A studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs,cause, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc.Great for study on the Middle Ages or science unit on bacteria/contagious diseases. A Visit with Simon, a Viction of the Black Death: Reader's Theater Script

5.Learn about the Crusades with this fun and informative play. Students will have fun acting out the different parts, especially those of Sir Bartholomew. There are 10 audience questioners. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, the format is that of a talk show host with a studio audience that ask Ms. Bie Ografee's guest questions about the time period. Included: cause, different crusades(ie: People's Crusade, Children's Crusade and the Third Crusade) and the important results of this period in history. There is a DiD You Know? fun facts,comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities and links I thought might be of interest to the teacher. There is also a key to the comprehension questions. A Visit with a Crusader, A Reader's Theater Script

6. History of Pretzels: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/PRETZELSReading-Passage-2484346?st=54ece3996759f455af224558d4b1904b

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Key words: Middle Ages, Dark Ages, Medieval Times, Medieval Ages, castles, unit on Middle Ages, knights, feudalism, rise of towns

I loved teaching about the Middle Ages and would like to offer teachers my notes, activities and resources that I found of value when I taught the subject.

Perhaps, these additional resources might be of interest:

1. Want a fun activity to review vocabulary terms for a unit of study on the Middle Ages?Looking for an enrichment activity in history? Try my Medieval Puzzler: Secret Message Review Activity. The activity involves students working individually or in groups to review vocabulary terms connected with Medieval Times. Then,a following direction activity is next where students place letters from the different terms into boxes found at the end of the activity page. Once all the boxes are filled, a "secret message" about the Middle Ages is revealed! The teacher page includes additional information to share about the "secret message". It's a fun way to reinforce important vocabulary for a unit of study on the Middle Ages! If you prefer to offer a vocabulary box, I have included this as well.... Medieval Secret Message Review Activity

2. One of the oldest lasting examples of graphic communication is the Bayeux Tapestry.It dates back to 1083. Bayeux Tapestry Reading

3. Students have always ask me..."Why do we have to learn this stuff about ancient Greeks or Middle Ages?" My answer-much of what we have today was because of things developed by people that lived long ago.

This reading activity shares with kids how the pencil they are using, the writing system they are using, the eyeglasses they are wearing are just some of the many things we have today thanks to previous cultures of the past. I've included several comprehension questions and two extension activities. The Past Shapes our Present Reading Activity

4. Great addition to a unit of study on the Middle Ages: Use this informative Reader's Theater Script to learn about the Black Death, a disease that killed almost 1/2 the population of Europe(1347-1351). The fun/informative play uses the format of Simon, a victim of the Black Death being a guest on Ms. Bie Ografee's talk show. A studio audience asks questions about his experiences during the time(the medical beliefs,cause, the effects the Black Death had on Europe, etc.Great for study on the Middle Ages or science unit on bacteria/contagious diseases. A Visit with Simon, a Viction of the Black Death: Reader's Theater Script

5.Learn about the Crusades with this fun and informative play. Students will have fun acting out the different parts, especially those of Sir Bartholomew. There are 10 audience questioners. Part of my Ms. Bie Ografee Talk Show Series, the format is that of a talk show host with a studio audience that ask Ms. Bie Ografee's guest questions about the time period. Included: cause, different crusades(ie: People's Crusade, Children's Crusade and the Third Crusade) and the important results of this period in history. There is a DiD You Know? fun facts,comprehension questions, a teacher section with extension activities and links I thought might be of interest to the teacher. There is also a key to the comprehension questions. A Visit with a Crusader, A Reader's Theater Script

6. History of Pretzels: https://www.TeachShare.com/Product/PRETZELSReading-Passage-2484346?st=54ece3996759f455af224558d4b1904b

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Key words: Middle Ages, Dark Ages, Medieval Times, Medieval Ages, castles, unit on Middle Ages, knights, feudalism, rise of towns