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Geeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends Lesson PlanGeeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends Lesson Plan
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Geeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends

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Have a blast comparing and contrasting ancient Greek and Roman cultures with this entertaining and educational powerpoint, which is as well-organized as it is thorough. Students will find the differences between the Greeks and Romans interesting, noting that Greeks enjoyed drama for fun, whereas the Romans preferred violence as entertainment. Cute animations and clever subtitles make this presentation a joy to read and present.

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greek gods, gods, myths, greek dramas, greek culture, aeschylus, greek tragedies, oedipus, sophocles, greek mythology, ancient rome, ancient civilizations, antigone, the greeks

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aeschylus, euripides, greek drama, greek gods, greeks, oedipus, romans, sophocles, tragic playwrights, social studies
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7th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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