(EA) Ancient Greek and Roman Technologies Lesson
Ancient Greek and Roman Technologies
Introduction
Explore
Ancient Greco-Roman Artifacts of Engineering
Access the learning object below. Consider the security need, the economic need, the innate value of the innovation, and the alternatives without the innovation. Think also about the probable purpose for creation and application, and the impact upon the society – then and now.
Challenge
Take Away
How did the Ancients create complex engineered devices with the limited tools, knowledge, and materials on hand?
The craftsmen were skilled in precision work with manual tools. Innovators such as Archimedes were masters in mathematics and geometry. They understood the practical application for the skills of mathematics.
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