Go to LZ95 WebQuest Page
OOPA HOOPLA
IT'S A GREEK
PARTY!
Grade: 6th
Subject: Social Studies
Introduction:
You are a Greek aristocrat. You are going to throw party. If you make this
party a success, the governor of your city-state will hire you as his personal party
planner. You will need to think of who will be on the guest list, what type of food
you will serve, what type of clothing you and your guests will wear and the entertainment
you will be providing.
Task:
Your task will be to research information on life in Ancient Greece in order to be an
authentic Ancient Greek party planner. You will be searching for information on the
Internet and applying what you learn to your final project. You will need to:
• create a
guest list of at least four famous Greeks to invite to your bash.
• devise an
authentic menu of Ancient Greek foods you will serve your guests.
• provide a
description of the costumes you and your guest will wear to this formal gathering.
• determine what
entertainment would be suitable for your party.
Process:
You will work with your group to complete this
project. Three class periods will be set aside to work on this project.
1. To begin your search, remember what you
have learned in class about life in Ancient Greece.
2. Using the websites provided, what will
you wear to your party, who will you invite, what food will
you include on your menu, and
what type of entertainment will you provide your guests? You are the host, so you
will want to look your best. These are special people, so you will want to feed them well
and show them you are a successful Greek citizen. When choosing guests, consider those who
would be most interesting and exciting. And to have your guests remember your party
for a long time, how will you entertain them? Remember you want to
make your party a success.
3. Once you have determined your four
guests, food list, clothing and entertainment, you have four options as to how to present
this project:
A. Poster - to
illustrate your four guests, to show the forms of entertainment, what you will wear and
the
food you will serve
B. Oral presentation -
to introduce your four guests or explain your entertainment
C. Written report - for
your guests, food menu, or entertainment.
D. Visual display -
your clothing or entertainment.
4. You are now ready to begin your research
and organizing your information. Have fun but work hard!
THE PARTY IS IN FOUR
DAYS!
Resources:
The following websites will be helpful in your quest:
http:
//members.aol.com/Donnclass/Greeklife.html#HOUSES
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Greek_World/Index.html
http://www2.cybernex.net/~mhodges/movers/classical.htm
You may also use any written resources, CD
Rom materials, or class handouts to help you.
Evaluation:
Your final presentation will be graded on the following criteria and components.
Each member of the group will receive
the same grade:
• Rational and explanation why you
chose the four dinner guests (written or oral presentation) - 20%
• Explanation of entertainment
(including poster illustrating form(s) of entertainment) - 20 %
• Authenticity of clothing - 20%
• Description of menu and sample of
food served - 20%
• Oral speaking skills (including
appropriate voice, eye contact and evidence of rehearsal) and written skills
(including mechanics and
writing skills). - 20%
Conclusion:
Your party was a success! The decorations were great, the food fabulous, the
entertainment memorable! Everything went so smoothly because of your extra-ordinary
planning and research ahead of time. Furthermore, you had the opportunity to meet some
fascinating, famous Greeks along the way. In the months and years ahead look for
opportunities to add to your understanding of ancient Greece.
Authors: Jan "Achilles Heel" Munao, Bill "Agamemnon" Herlocker,
Vicki "Minerva" Casper, Lisa "Aphrodite" Janezic, Jack "Oedipus
Wrecks" Van Noord
Created: Octobrus Ateus 500 B.C.