For homework, students will need to write a letter to notify the Athenians of the surprising victory. Then students will need to research Pheidippides' journey from Marathon to Sparta using Pheidippides Journey from Marathon to Athens. Obtain, interpret, evaluate, organize, and use print and non-print sources of information such as maps, charts, globes, graphics, and tables. Students know the basic components of writing an informative letter.
Students have background knowledge on the Battle of Marathon.
Students have calculated ratios and proportions. Write letter to Athenians informing them of the victory at the Battle of Marathon. Access website to find information about the journey by Pheidippides from Marathon to Athens. Students will construct a map to scale of Pheidippides' journey. Students will be evaluated on organization, clarity, vocabulary, and content.