Curated OER
Veni, Vidi, Vici
Students participate in a Roman festival to complete a unit on Roman Civilization. In this Roman Civilization lesson plan, students learn about Cleopatra, Julius Caesar, the Mediterranean Region, and more. Students share what they...
Curated OER
Winter Olympic Torch Traveling Across Italy
Learners react to statements about the 2006 Winter Olympics, then read a news article about the Olympic torch's journey through Italy. In this current events lesson (written prior to the 2006 Winter Olympics), the teacher introduces the...
Facing History and Ourselves
Who Am I?
Sixth graders explore how people throughout time have responded to questions regarding identity. For this The House on Mango Street lesson plan, 6th graders create an identity chart for a fictional character and then write personal...
Curated OER
Measuring the Earth (Eratoshenes' method)
Sixth graders engage in problem solving, communicating, reasoning, and connecting to represent and solve problems, using geometric models.
Curated OER
The Contest Between The Sun And The Wind
Second graders read fables by Aesop and learn about the famous storyteller. In this fables lesson plan, 2nd graders discuss questions about Aesop and then write their own fable.
Curated OER
The Roman Empire-Map Activity
In this Roman Empire worksheet, learners complete a map activity in which they label and color civilizations, countries and physical features as instructed. There are no maps included.
Curated OER
Paws in Jobland
Students explore jobs in different countries . In this lesson about different countries through research. Students are broken into groups and given a country to research. Each group is provided with a worksheet with 14 questions to be...
Other
Hellenic Electronic Center: A Few Words About Greece
The Hellenic Electronic Center provides a survey of the geography of Greece, its climate, and plant life.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Greece
Provides an overview of the culture of Greece. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Greece
Offers an excellent online resource and country profile of Greece located in Southern Europe, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the country's culture, history, geography, economy, environment,...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Greece
This site provides information on Greece and its economy, geography, people, history, government, religion, and foreign relations, including U.S. Information is from March 2012.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Greece
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Greece, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Greece
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.
Geographic
Geography: Greece Economy
This site from the Information Technology Associates provides information on the economy of Greece.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Greece History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Greece including ancient Greece, Athens, Sparta, democracy, Alexander the Great, Roman rule, the Ottoman Empire, independence, and current events.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Greece
This site from the CIA World Factbook provides a lot of information about Greece, including geography, economics, government, people, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Greece
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Greece's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its European location and a video about the Parthenon, an ancient temple built...
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
Other
Sweet Briar College: Athenian Acropolis, Greece
An explanation of the term "acropolis" as well as a description of how the acropolis was used in classical Greece. Also contains extensive information about the Parthenon and Erechtheum, which were built on the Acropolis.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Greeks
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Greeks. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content is...
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Ptolemy's Geography
Brief discussion about Ptolemy's geography. Includes pictures of publications from ancient Greece based on Ptolemy's beliefs.
University of Calgary
Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean
Interesting map of Greek colonization around 650 B.C. Also includes areas of Etruscan and Phoenician settlements.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Greece: What Is the Earth Made Of?
Dionysus is a Greek God. and a theater director. Help him get ready for the play and learn about land, water, and air. After completing this lesson, students should be able to identify the different materials Earth is made up from (land,...
Other
Bernard Suzanne: Plato & His Dialogues: Central Greece & Peloponnese Map
This detailed map of the Peloponnese Peninsula and Central Greece includes links to information about particular locations when you click on their name. Great resource.