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."
