M9-Legacy of Greece (Due: A-Jan 28, B-Feb 4)

This Week's Mission: 

Ancient Greece is credited with many contributions to the modern world; your mission is to help the Greeks make their mark on history. Research the contributions made in one of the areas listed below. Then travel back to the invention or discovery of this contribution and make it your own.

For example, you could travel back to the office of the Greek Mathematician Pythagoras and introduce him to the concept of Geometry. Of course Pythagoras is credited with the "invention" of Geometry, but in your post you would be the one who taught him the basic idea. So Pythagoras still gets the credit, but you get to know that you helped him shape his theories.


Your choice of topics are:

• Language & Literature
• Government
• Medicine
• The Human Body
• Mathematics
• Astronomy
• Geography
• Plants & Animals
• Architecture
• Theater
• Sports

Specific Post Requirements:

• Must contain two pieces of factual information about GREEK contributions to the area chosen
• Must use Writer's Secret 2-2 (semicolon). Be sure to highlight it when used.
• Must use and underline the delicious word: ABSOLUTELY. 

General Post & Comment Requirements:

A reminder about the general requirements for each post can now be found at the top left of this blog.

Special Writer's Challenge:

This is a special challenge for those of you who would like a little extra practice in your writing craft. If you choose to do this challenge please add the letters "WC" to your post title. Students who successfully complete this challenge will receive 1 extra credit point.

The challenge: The letter "n" is the sixth most commonly used letter in the English Language. Write your entire blog post without using the letter "n."

M8-War and Peace (Due A-Jan 14; B-Jan 21)

This Week's Mission: 

Many people prefer peace, yet they enjoy writing about war. For this mission you have a choice of topics. Please select one of the following topics about which to blog:

• War: Join a Greek Army and fight in one of the famous battles of the Persian Wars.
• be sure to include facts about key leaders, armies, battle strategies, etc...
• you must fight using only the equipment available to the ancient Greeks, no magic or futuristic weapons!
• TTI has provided you with a secret invisible body shield. Although you can get hit, knocked down, cut, and even bleed, this shield will prevent you from receiving any fatal wounds: you can not die!
• Peace: Visit Athens during its Golden Age and participate in an area of personal interest.
• You can explore the culture of Athens by looking at one of these categories: sports, religion, architecture, sculpture, theater, or philosophy.
• Be sure to include facts about important people, creations, and events
• You must participate in Athenian life. For example: you could be cast in a play in the Theater of Dionysus, you could have a discussion with Socrates, you could be the victim of the gods, you could tour the Acropolis, etc...

Specific Post Requirements:

• Must contain two pieces of factual information.
• Must use Writer's Secret 2-1 (coordinating conjunctions). Be sure to highlight it when used.
• Must use and underline the delicious word: ZOMBIE or CABOODLE.

General Post & Comment Requirements:

A reminder about the general requirements for each post can now be found at the top left of this blog.