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Groner/Barringer - Ancient Greece: Social Classes

Students will construct a newspaper containing three articles related to Ancient Greece.

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Books in the Library

Database Articles

Class Structure, Greek (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - describes the social class structure by time period in Ancient Greece.

The Family and Social Trends (UXL World Eras) - this thorough article covers the status, roles, and duties of men, women and children in Ancient Greece; additionally discusses marriage, divorce, weddings, and education during the time.

Women, Greek (Ancient Greece and Rome: An Encyclopedia for Students) - shares the role of women in Ancient Greece.

Children (The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of Ancient Greece) - shares the role of children in Ancient Greece.

Web Articles

Women in Ancient Greece (DK) - brief overview of women in Ancient Greece; includes interactive picture of a typical dress worn by women.

What Was It Like to Live in an Ancient Greek Family? (BBC) - article covers what Greek homes were like and includes interactive pictures to learn more about men, women, boys, girls, and slaves in Ancient Greece.

Greek Society (CommonLit) - detailed article of class structures includes the role & perception of men, women, children, teens, laborers, slaves, and foreigners.

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