Grade 2 - The Ancient Greek Civilization

The Ancient Greek Civilization | Culminating Activities 175

Have students talk about the Olympic Games, the gods and

goddesses, and other topics the ancient Greeks would have

discussed while they drink grape juice and eat grapes, raisins, fi gs,

honey fritters, and other foods from ancient Greece.

Note: Be sure to follow your school’s policy regarding food

distribution and allergies.

Honey Fritters

Materials: (for four fritters) 4 oz. plain fl our; 1/3 pint water;

2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds;

olive oil; baking supplies

Prompt students to recall that the ancient Greeks grew olive trees

in groves as an important part of their farming and trade. Remind

students that the rugged terrain of Greece did not make farming

easy for the ancient Greeks, but that they were able to grow olive

trees in groves because olive trees are hardy and able to grow in

diffi cult environments. Tell students that many groves of olive trees

still grow in Greece today.

Two food benefi ts of the olive tree are olives and olive oil for

cooking. Tell students that the ancient Greeks ate healthy foods, but

also enjoyed pastries cooked in olive oil and sweetened with honey.

You may wish to make these honey fritters as a class or at home.

1. Slowly add the water to the fl our in a bowl, stirring as you add
   it so it does not get lumpy.


2. Stir in a spoonful of honey.


3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
   Pour in 1/4 of the mixture when the oil is hot.


4. Wait until the mixture thickens, then turn it over. Do this two or
   three times until the fritter is brown on both sides.


5. Make three more fritters in the same way.


6. Pour the rest of the honey over the fritters and sprinkle with
   sesame seeds.
   Note: This recipe is from the recommended trade book Life in
   Ancient Athens, by Jane Shuter.
   Note: Be sure to follow your school’s policy regarding food
   distribution and allergies.