Project Title: Ancient Greek Leaders: Triumphs and Tragedies

Project Overview: In this project, high school sophomores will delve into the fascinating world of ancient Greece and explore the successes and failures of its influential leaders. Through extensive research, students will gain a deeper understanding of the battles, towns, people, and inventions that shaped this remarkable civilization. This project aims to develop students’ research skills, critical thinking abilities, and presentation techniques.

Project Objectives: 1. To explore the achievements and failures of ancient Greek leaders. 2. To develop research skills, including locating and evaluating credible sources. 3. To analyze and interpret historical events, battles, towns, people, and inventions of ancient Greece. 4. To enhance critical thinking skills by examining the impact of ancient Greek leaders on their society. 5. To improve presentation skills through the creation of engaging and informative presentations.

Project Tasks: 1. Research: Students will conduct in-depth research on various ancient Greek leaders, including their background, accomplishments, and failures. They will also explore significant battles, towns, people, and inventions of the time. Students should use a variety of sources, such as books, scholarly articles, and reputable websites, to gather information.

1. Analysis: After gathering the necessary information, students will critically analyze the successes and failures of the chosen ancient Greek leaders. They should consider the impact of their decisions on their society, the reasons behind their triumphs or failures, and the long-term consequences of their actions.

2. Presentation: Students will create engaging presentations to showcase their research findings. They can choose from various presentation formats, such as PowerPoint, Prezi, or video presentations. The presentations should include visual aids, such as maps, images, and diagrams, to enhance understanding. Students should also incorporate their analysis and interpretations into their presentations.

3. Peer Review: Students will participate in a peer review session, where they will provide constructive feedback on their classmates’ presentations. This activity will encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills.

4. Reflection: At the end of the project, students will reflect on their research process, the challenges they faced, and the skills they developed. They should also consider the relevance of ancient Greek leaders’ successes and failures to contemporary leadership and society.

Assessment: Students’ performance will be assessed based on the following criteria: 1. Quality and depth of research conducted on ancient Greek leaders, battles, towns, people, and inventions. 2. Critical analysis and interpretation of the successes and failures of ancient Greek leaders. 3. Creativity and effectiveness of the presentation, including visual aids and organization. 4. Active participation in the peer review session, providing constructive feedback to classmates. 5. Reflection on the research process and the relevance of ancient Greek leaders’ experiences to contemporary society.

By engaging in this project, high school sophomores will not only gain a comprehensive understanding of ancient Greek leaders but also develop essential research skills, critical thinking abilities, and presentation techniques that will benefit them in their academic and professional journeys.