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Curated OER

Studies of the Ancient World

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders, after taking a pretest, write a paragraph describing the difference between Athens and Sparta and write an article about the ancient Phoenicians, describing their contributions to world history. They compare democracy in...
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Curated OER

Polyhedra Book

For Students 9th - 12th
In this math worksheet, students are asked to read the book that focuses upon the creation and explanation of three dimensional shapes.
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Curated OER

Greek Golden Age

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study the Greek Golden Age. In this ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders explore a virtual Greek theater and complete reading, writing, and drawing activities in classroom learning stations.
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Curated OER

Granary Door Dogon, Mali

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Young scholars explore a creation myth. In this visual arts lesson, students discuss the Dogon creation myth and the design and make refrigerator magnets in the style of Dogan granary doors. The design of the magnets should include...
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Curated OER

Meditation at Lagunitas Questions

For Students 9th - Higher Ed
In this literary analysis worksheet, students consider the content and theme of  the poem "Meditation at Lagunitas," as they answer 5 short answer questions.
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Surface Area of Pyramids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the surface area of pyramids and other polygons. For this geometry lesson, students find the different measurements for the different parts of a polygon. They use the surface area formula to solve for the surface...
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Curated OER

The Colon

For Students 4th - 5th
In this punctuation rules worksheet, students read the 7 uses of the colon and study the example sentences. Students then fill in the missing colons in 9 sentences.
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Platonic Solids

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify different types of polygons. In this geometry lesson plan, students differentiate between convex and regular shapes. they identify the names of two and three-dimensional objects.
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Now's the Time to Learn About the Ancient Greek Olympics

For Teachers 4th - 8th
You can take advantage of the history of the Olympic Games to teach about the contributions of the Ancient Greeks.
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Managing the Teaching-Learning Process

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders begin to recognize how 2,400 year-old dramas are applicable to their lives after reading OEDIPUS THE KING, AGAMEMNON, ANTIGONE, MEDEA, HIPPOLYTUS, and FROGS.
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Encouraging Citizenship

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders are given the scenario and are asked questions concerning a crime. They answers to the questions are used to develop a debate. Each question is intended to promote higher thinking skills like analysis and ask the student to...
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Curated OER

Arrow Word Search

For Students 4th - 5th
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Athenian arrow and the answers are found through clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Curated OER

How Many Regular Polyhedrons Are There In This or Any Universe?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the idea of "regularity" as it pertains to geometry.  In this geometry lesson students complete several assignments that are part of trihedral angles and regular polyhedrons.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.
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Plato & His Dialogues: Plato's Tetralogies

For Students 9th - 10th
View Plato's dialogues organized into a system of seven tetralogies - meaning that each is composed of four dialogues or discourses. Includes links for further information on each. Great starting place for learning more about Plato and...
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Other

Plato and His Dialogues: List of Plato's Works

For Students 9th - 10th
This list of works by Plato such as The Republic also features links to e-texts in English translation.
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Stanford University

Plato on Rhetoric and Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
Plato's views on rhetoric and poetry have been very influential on western thought and literature. Read this detailed article to find out why.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Critias, by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Plato's dialogue, "Critias." Translation by Benjamin Jowett. Includes links to share recommended websites among users.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Symposium, by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Full text of Plato's dialogue, "Symposium." Translation by Benjamin Jowett. Includes character list
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Republic by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this full text of Plato's Republic for study about Greek philosophy.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Works by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
A library entry with translations of many works by Plato, including commentary and discussion of each.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Author: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the writings of the philosopher Plato including links to the full texts of 15 of his classics: Alcibiades I, Apology, Charmides, Critias, Crito, Euthydemus, Euthyphro, Ion, Laches, Lesser Hippias, Lysis, Menexenu,...
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Alcibiades I by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of Alcibiades I by Plato including an introduction and an appendix. It is a dialogue featuring Alcibiades in conversation with Socrates.
Primary
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Apology by Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the full text of Apology by Plato. The Apology or Platonic defense of Socrates is divided into three parts: 1st. The defense properly so called; 2nd. The shorter address in mitigation of the penalty; 3rd. The last words of...

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