Alexander the Great

Learning Goal: Students will be able to list the accomplishments of Alexander the Great and explain how these led to the spreading of Greek civilization (or culture).

Today's Objective: Students will be able to discuss how Alexander tried to unify his empire and how that empire changed after his death.

What we will do: Read chapter 12 Section 2.  In groups make a list of accomplishments of Alexander the Great, and a list of ways he tried to unify his empire.  We will put these on the white board. 

Lastly, in groups, you will discuss what happened to Alexnader's empire after he died.  You will write a paragraph on this for homework.

First watch this short video (it is also found on the encyclopedia channel - go here )