On Mission: Greece Student Notebook + Cards Sample

On Mission:

GREECE

STUDENT NOTEBOOK

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Hi Friend!

We are so thankful you are here to join us on an adventure to the beautiful and intriguing
country of Greece. We hope that your family enjoys exploring the lives of the Greek people
and that your hearts and love for them grows exponentially as you learn about their unique
history and culture.

In this On Mission Student Notebook, you’ll find the following components:

• A suggested scheduled based on completing this study of Greece either in 12 weeks or 12
days. Please keep in mind that, as with all things Gentle + Classical, we encourage you to
take this schedule with a grain of salt. You can change the order, skip parts altogether, or
do any variation that works best for your family’s particular goals, available study time,
and students’ ages. The schedule included in this Student Notebook is the same as (or
similar to) that found in the Sequence 1 Teacher’s Guide. If you’re using both programs
together, you’ll find this helpful!

• Notebooking pages. We provide a variety of ways to engage with the content from
each section that can be easier or more challenging at times. Since this notebook is
geared toward the entire K-6th grade age group, you might find that you need to modify
particular pages or assignments. If a suggested discussion question might be over your
child’s head, either rephrase or skip it. If your child isn’t doing much writing yet, then
have them draw pictures or discuss orally. Most families will find this notebook an
excellent springboard for discussion and interaction ... but most will still need to adapt it
to fit their needs.

• Maps. In this Student Notebook, you will notice a few maps. If you want ONLY those
maps, there is a separate map file in your digital files that include these maps. In this
notebook, they are nestled in with the geography discussions and scheduling. If you want
to reference them throughout your study, you might not bind them with the rest of this
notebook or consider printing an extra copy to keep with the magazine. Do what works
for you!

We hope that your time exploring Greece is filled with love, laughter, prayer, connection,
understanding, and the Glory of God. Blessings and best wishes!

Erin + The On Mission Team

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UNIT 1 OR WEEK 1 OR DAY 1

SUGGESTED TASKS: PREPARATION/SUPPLIES:

դ This unit, introduce your Greek study դ On Mission: Greece magazine
using a map or globe. Help your student
to find Greece and note where it is in դ Set up a “Greek Book Basket.”
relation to your country. In order to make your planned (and
unplanned) explorations into Greece
դ Flip through the magazine to get easier, we suggest that you establish
a general overview, and pray for the one basket or section of book shelf to
country and your time exploring it. You hold any and all books and magazines
can stop and read small snippets to help for this study. That way, they’re always
them have anticipation for what you’ll ready!
be learning about.
դ Gather the core books from page
դ Print, prepare, and begin your 5 of the magazine, based on your
Passport with the stamp and flag preferences.
included in your On Mission Printables
File. դ Order/secure any of the Living
Library books that you might enjoy,
դ Print and trim your memory listed on pages 6-7 of the magazine. (If
statement cards from the Cards file. you find more books that explore Greek
Don’t forget to utilize the Memory culture, please feel free to add those to
Statement Cards daily when doing your your book basket as well.)
other memory recitations.
դ Print the printable passport with
դ Look through any of the Core and/ flags and stamp from the printable files
or Living Library books from this issue for this issue. Alternatively, purchase a
that you have on hand. Children’s Atlas passport that’s printed and ready from
of God’s World is a great reference to ShopGentleClassical.com. You’ll still
getting a general overview of Europe. need to print the flag and “stamp” to
include inside.
You can find helpful videos plus a blog post
that includes MANY different versions of դ Print the memory statement cards,
Memory Statement Boards on our blog. vocabulary cards, paper dolls, and other
optional printables that your family
Boards: wants to utilize (if you didn’t purchase
gcpress.tinyc.co/msboard the pre-printed set).

Video (IGTV): դ A globe
gcpress.tinyc.co/msboardvid
դ A fun, flexible, engaging, and
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FIVE COMMON TOPICS

To add a classical spin to this exploration into Greece, we will be utilizing the Five Common
Topics (put forth by Aristotle) which are simply “tools of inquiry” established thousands
of years ago. These topics for questions are an excellent preparation for diving into any
kind of new information and then assessing your student’s understanding as you progress
through the content.

The Five Common Topics are:

1. Definition: We want to define who or what we are studying. Are there parts, particular
qualities, or characteristics of this topic/group? Do they belong to a broader group? Are there
smaller groups inside the larger group? Where is the group located? Who are their neighbors?

2. Comparison: Comparing questions help us to create reference points for assessing new
ideas and help us connect with similarities and differences. How is this country different form
the last we studied? How is it different from our own? What are their challenges compared to
our challenges or another group’s challenges? Do all people groups (or individuals) in this country
encounter the same challenges, lifestyles, or cultural norms?

3. Circumstances: Circumstance questions help us to understand the setting and other
factors that impact the current circumstances or events. At the time of event X, what else
what happening in the world? In the same country? What happened in the world/country just
prior to this event? Is it possible to _____ in the country at this time? Why or why not?

4. Relationship: In relationship questions, we seek to understand connections and the
basis for cause and effect for particular events, ideas, cultural aspects, etc. How does this
group/country/event relate to the rest of the world? To neighboring countries? To events in later
years? Did X cause Y?

5. Authority or Testimony: With these questions, we are looking for eye-witness accounts
or seeking to understand the “authority” or expert on the subject or the authorities in place
in the country. Who is in authority over this country/people group/culture? What do experts
have to say about this event/culture/idea? What do everyday people who’ve lived with ____ or
through _____ have to say?

Some of these questions are a bit challenging for younger elementary students, but by
discussing them in a way that’s age-appropriate, we can begin to help them understand
cause and effect and establish a solid foundation in logic.

Throughout this Student Notebook, you’ll find these questions sprinkled in
at a variety of “levels” to challenge younger and older students alike!

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UNIT 1 OR WEEK 1 OR DAY 1

After completing any readings, assignments, or activities from the suggested task list, spend some
time discussing or completing the activities or questions on this page and the next few. (There is
no answer key as we want to facilitate an atmosphere of inquisitiveness throughout this study.
If you don’t know the answer, model researching and discussing the answer with your child.)

In the box above, illustrate the most memorable thing that you’ve already learned about
Greece, or illustrate what you have questions about or what you’re most interested to learn
more about in the days and weeks ahead.

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UNIT 1 OR WEEK 1 OR DAY 1

Find and circle Greece (or its general location) on the map above. Now mark
an X over the country (or state) where you live.
How far away is Greece from your home? ______________________________________
On which continent is Greece located? _______________________________________
What is your continent? __________________________________________________________
From what you’ve read or observed in your general overview, what is one thing
that seems different about the lives or culture of the Greek people from your
life or culture? ________________________________________________________________
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What is one thing that you think is likely the same? ______________________________
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UNIT 2 OR WEEK 2 OR DAY 2

SUGGESTED TASKS: դ Consider working together as a
family to create a fundraiser to support
դ If your child is unfamiliar with missionaries serving refugees in Greece.
Christian missions, begin by explaining A lemonade stand, bake sale, or yard
what it means to be a missionary. This sale are all good and simple ideas.
video is delightful: gcpress.tinyc.co/
missionary PREPARATION/SUPPLIES:

դ Read Missionary Life on pages 10- դ On Mission: Greece magazine
11 and discuss the differences between
empathy, sympathy, and compassion. դ A “Greek Book Basket” - In order
to make your planned (and unplanned)
դ Read Missions Today on pages 12- explorations into Greece easier, we
13 to learn about the amazing story suggest that you establish one basket
of our contributing writer - a Syrian or section of bookshelf to hold any and
missionary spreading the Gospel in all books and magazines for this study.
Greece! That way, they’re always ready!

դ Read about the Apostle Paul and his դ Address for a missionary who may
time in Greece on pages 16-17. live abroad

դ Read your core book, Window on the դ Ideas for a fundraiser to support
World as it features Greece on pages refugee missionaries
54-55.
դ Window on the World (core book
դ Consider writing letters to from page 5)
missionaries you may know or can
contact through your church, and pray
for the missionaries you know (or do
not know).

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UNIT 2 OR WEEK 2 OR DAY 2

On Mission // Greece 9
In the Missions Today article, we learned about Marwha - a Syrian refugee who fled her country for the safety of
Greece. Trace the path that she may have potentially followed to arrive in Greece all the way from Syria, through
Turkey. How far did she travel? Use the legend below to measure the distance from Syria to Greece. Continue

by researching the topography of Turkey and discuss the various routes and their challenges.

1 inch = 200 miles

UNIT 2 OR WEEK 2 OR DAY 2

In the box below, illustrate the most memorable thing that you’ve already learned about
being a missionary, the history of the church in Greece, or current missions in Greece.
Write a few sentences below that to summarize your thoughts.

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UNIT 2 OR WEEK 2 OR DAY 2

As we read about Paul in the Historical Missionary feature, we also learned what the Torah is. It’s
important to know the books that are included in both the Old and New Testament of scripture
and their proper order.

Throughout your study of Greece, take time each day to recite the books of the Bible, in their
proper order. If you already know those, focus on learning them by their categories: Law, History,
Poetry (Wisdom), Prophets, Gospels, History, Letters, and Prophecy.

LAW PROPHETS LETTERS

Genesis Isaiah Romans
Exodus Jeremiah 1 Corinthians
Leviticus Lamentations 2 Corinthians
Numbers Ezekiel Galatians
Deuteronomy Daniel Ephesians
Hosea Philippians
HISTORY Joel Colossians
Amos 1 Thessalo-
Joshua Obadiah nians
Judges Jonah 2 Thessalo-
Ruth Micah nians
1 Samuel Nahum 1 Timothy
2 Samuel Habakkuk 2 Timothy
1 Kings Zephaniah Titus
2 Kings Haggai Philemon
1 Chronicles Zechariah Hebrews
2 Chronicles Malachi James
Ezra 1 Peter
Nehemiah GOSPELS 2 Peter
Esther 1 John
Matthew 2 John
WISDOM Mark 3 John
Luke Jude
Job John PROPHECY
Psalms Revelation
Proverbs HISTORY
Ecclesiastes
Song of Acts
Solomon

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UNIT 3 OR WEEK 3 OR DAY 3

SUGGESTED TASKS: դ Turn to the MAP of Greece on page
21. Study the shape of Greece and note
դ Choose one read aloud from the the countries surrounding it.
Living Library on pages 6-7 to read.
դ Add the capital of Athens to the
դ Read the Exploring Greece article on map.
pages 14-15.
դ Practice saying the foreign language
դ Discuss the different topics of terms (from printable files flashcards).
interest from this section. This is a great
opportunity to chase rabbit trails. Some դ Read the suggested reading from
of the topics on this page are covered Children’s Atlas of God’s World (if
in-depth in the magazine, but some are applicable).
not.
դ Pray for the country as you feel led.
դ Consider the following videos about
different aspects of Greece. You can PREPARATION/SUPPLIES:
find these videos linked on our On
Mission: Greece YouTube. Access using դ On Mission: Greece magazine
this link or QR code: gcpress.tinyc.co/
GreeceYouTube դ A “Greek Book Basket” - In order
to make your planned (and unplanned)
դ 10 Best Places to Visit in explorations into Greece easier, we
Greece suggest that you establish one basket
or section of bookshelf to hold any and
դ What Was It Like to Live in all books and magazines for this study.
Ancient Greece? That way, they’re always ready!

դ Top 10 Places To Visit In The դ A curious mind that’s willing to
Balkans follow interesting facts and dig deeper
rather than pushing onto the next thing
դ Greece | Money & Credit
Cards դ Foreign language flashcards from the
printables card file
դ The Tiny Island in Greece
With the Oldest Life Expectancy դ Children’s Atlas of God’s World
in the World

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UNIT 3 OR WEEK 3 OR DAY 3

Color the flag of Greece below.

What is the significance of the colors of the Greek flag?

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UNIT 3 OR WEEK 3 OR DAY 3

In the box below, illustrate the most memorable thing that you’ve learned during this unit
about the country of Greece. If you chased any “rabbit” trails, be sure to share what you
found interesting below.

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UNIT 3 OR WEEK 3 OR DAY 3

Greece is the birthplace of the Olympic
games. Many of the games they played were
games that are currently played now. Events
included running, wrestling, jumping, discus
throwing, boxing, equestrian events, and
more.

To begin the Olympic events, a sacred fire
was lit several months in advance of the
games and kept burning the entire time at
the alter of one of their gods. In the ancient
Greek legend, fire was believed to have
been stolen from the gods by Prometheus
and given to humans as a gift. In the ancient
events, there were special pagan, religious
ceremonies that were performed when
lighting the flame. Over time, this tradition
(and its spiritual associations) went away, but
the flame was re-introduced in 1928. Now,
several months before the Olympic Games,
a flame is lit in Olympia, Greece then makes
its way through a variety of locations until
it arrives at the cauldron for the opening
ceremony (wherever the Olympics may be
held at that time).

Fun (or weird) fact: Ancient Olympians
competed completely nude! No one knows
exactly why, but only men were allowed to
compete and attend the games due to the lack
of clothing and modesty!

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On Mission:

GREECE

CARDS + DOLLS

Educational adventures around the world, discovering:

CULTURE // CREATIVITY // COMMUNITY // CHRIST

What is an isthmus?

An isthmus is a
narrow strip of
land with sea
on either side.

On Mission: Greece // Geography

What is a peninsula?

A peninsula is a
section of land
surrounded on
three sides by

water.

On Mission: Greece // Geography

What is an island?

An island is a
body of land
surrounded
on all sides by

water.

On Mission: Greece // Geography

How does a volcano form?

A volcano is formed
when hot magma
bubbles out of the
crack in the earth
when one tectonic
plate pushes under
another tectonic
plate.

On Mission: Greece // Geography

Παρθενώνας Θήρα
(Parthenónas) (Thíra)

Parthenon Santorini

Σπαρτιατική ασπίδα Ελληνικό αγγείο
(Ellinikó angeío)
(Spartiatikí aspída)

Spartan shield Greek vase

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