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Amphora
Vessels: Then and Now



Lesson plan based on Amphora

Determine the role of vessels in ancient Greek life and identify their modern—day equivalents.



Skills and Focus: Cultural Comparisons, Writing

Subject Area: Social Science

Thematic Connection: Home and School

Grade Level: Elementary School

Time Needed: 30 minutes



Objectives

• Describe the role of resources in ancient Greek everyday life.

• Identify modern-day equivalents to ancient Greek tableware.



Instructional Materials Needed

Stories: How Was This Made? and Symposia: Ancient Greek Drinking Parties

worksheet



Activity

Encourage students to take notes as they watch the two stories. Then distribute the worksheet and tell students to refer to their notes as they fill it in. Finally, discuss the students’ responses.



Goals

This activity meets Illinois State Goal 17: Demonstrate a knowledge of world geography, as well as an understanding of the effects of geography on society, with an emphasis on the United States.

 

Vessels: Then and Now
Greek Vessel
Function
Today’s Vessel
Amphora

 

 

 

   
 

Hydria

 

 

 

   
 

Krater

 

 

 

   
 

Oinochoe

 

 

 

   
 

Rhyton

 

 

 

   

 

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