The Greek Way Activities & Classroom Projects

Fun Classroom Activities

The 20 enjoyable, interactive classroom activities that are included will help your students understand the text in amusing ways. Fun Classroom Activities include group projects, games, critical thinking activities, brainstorming sessions, writing poems, drawing or sketching, and more that will allow your students to interact with each other, be creative, and ultimately grasp key concepts from the text by "doing" rather than simply studying.

1. Brainstorming

Allow the class to brainstorm about life in ancient Egypt. What would they do if they lived during that period? Have a student list the ideas on the board.

2. Greek Buffet

Allow the class to dress in Green costumes and bring in Greek food for a banquet. Assign a group of student to provide the entertainment.

3. Art Show

Assign students to four groups, one for Buddhist, Greek, Hindu and Egyptian. Have each group find copies...
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