Ancient Greek inventors developed many technologies still used today. They invented the astrolabe for astronomy and navigation, using it to determine star positions, latitude, and the visibility of celestial objects - similar to modern augmented reality star chart apps. The Greeks also invented early cranes to assist with construction projects and watermills to grind grain, predecessors to modern construction equipment and water turbines. Additionally, they created early alarm clocks by fitting water clocks with indicators and alarms to measure and announce the time, forerunners of modern timepieces.

1. Ancient Greek Technology

2. A robot invented by the ancient Greeks is recreated:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQIo9iS_z0

3. Pre-write:
1. Why do you think ancient Greek technology might
still be important to us today?

4. 7 Ancient Greek Inventions
And their modern equivalents

6. Astrolabe (Astronomy Tool)
…meaning, "the one who catches the heavenly bodies.”
• position of celestial objects (stars and planets)
• measure the time of the year
• compute what part of the sky is visible at any time,
• determine the altitude of any object over the horizon,
• determine the current latitude
With an astrolabe, an astronomer could find…
Augmented Reality
Star Chart App
Ancient Technology Modern Technology

8. Construction Crane
What improvements have been made?Human-powered

10. Watermill
For grinding grain
Waterwheels are still used today.
Water turbines
3rd Century B.C.
Perachora Water Wheel

12. Alarm Clock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-ZWl6Lx7lA
Ctesibius fitted his clepsydras
(water clock) with a dial, pointer,
and an alarm system that would
drop pebbles onto a gong or blow
trumpets.
Plato made the first
Alarm Clock

14. Lighthouse
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was
designed by the Greek architect
Sostratus of Cnidus, and constructed
in 323 B.C.
It was a built on a tiny
limestone island called
“Pharos” in front of the
harbor that would
become Alexandria.
http://www.ancient.eu/article/130/
• 1 of the 7 wonders of the ancient world

16. Central Heating
The Great Temple of Ephesus was warmed by
heated air that was circulated through flues laid
in the floor.

18. First Analog “Computer”
The Antikythera Mechanism
• Found in a shipwreck
• Measured the movement of celestial bodies
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuHu0L4vOCI
• Very advanced for its time

19. Other Ancient Greek Inventions
• Chewing Gum
• Extensive Plumbing System
• Water fountains
• Showers
• Automatic door
• Cement
• Coin Money
• Crossbow
• Sinks
• Spiral Staircase
• Thermometer
• Umbrella
• Vending Machine
• Wheelbarrow
Pick 3 to list
in your notes

20. Other Contributions
Geometry
Cartography (map making)
Democracy
Medicine (How we treat the ill)
Theatre

21. Exit Slip
Why is ancient Greek technology
still important to us today?
(3 – 5 Sentences)