Projects and Activities to Bring Ancient Greece to Life

Experience the excitement of ancient Greece with chariot racing, peplos weaving, cooking, and helmet making! Step back over two thousand years to Athens, Greece, where a typical family invites you to join in celebrating the birthday of the goddess Athena. Join twelve-year-old Alexander as he watches athletes compete in the pentathlon and ten-year-old Helen as she weaves a gift for Athena. Meet their father, Philip, who tends to sick patients, and their mother, Penelope, who prepares for a special evening feast.

Explore the history of ancient Greece with more than a dozen thrilling activities. Write a letter using the Greek alphabet, craft a snake bracelet as a gift for a friend, create masks for your own play, and build a chariot for sidewalk racing in your town. Lastly, gather your own family to enjoy a feast under the stars with Alexander, Helen, Philip, and Penelope.

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