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Jefferson Township Schools

Major Gods: Names, Roles, & Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
From Aphrodite to Zeus, here you'll find a PowerPoint presentation identifying basic information about 15 Greek gods and goddesses.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Have a blast comparing and contrasting ancient Greek and Roman cultures with this entertaining and educational powerpoint, which is as well-organized as it is thorough. Students will find the differences between the Greeks and Romans...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Greek To Us - Comedy, Tragedy, and Satire

For Students 9th - 12th
The history of Greek drama is the focus of this multiple-choice quiz. Ten questions ask about historical figures and the roots of tragedy and comedy in Greek religious festivals. While studying Greek drama, use this quiz to test your...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Greek Mythology

For Students 6th
For this social studies worksheet, 6th graders will complete a word search puzzle of Greek gods and goddesses. Students will search for 13 words within the puzzle.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Greek Theatre

For Students 9th - 12th
In this literature learning exercise, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Greek Theatre. There are 24 words/names located in the puzzle.
Unit Plan
Curated OER

Mountain of Myths

For Teachers 2nd
Students listen to mythical stories about Greek Mythology. In this myths lesson plan, students actively listen to myths, examine why it would be a myth and analyze the characters in the stories.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

Mythology of the Ancient World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The mythology of the ancient world can provide motivating lessons that can help students learn about history.
Interactive
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The Birth of Tragedy

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online interactive philosophy activity, high schoolers respond to 30 short answer and essay questions about The Birth of Tragedy by Friedrich Nietzsche.
Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Dionysus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Dionysus, the Greek God of Wine, Joy and Theatre and a Lover of Peace. It provides 'biographical' information, background, English and Greek pronunciations of his name, other titles, pictures, myths, and his places...
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
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Other

Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Article
Other

Hammerwood: Greek Music and the Greek Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features an explanation of Greek music in ancient Greek society. Of note is the description of Pythagoras' work which was responsible for establishing much of the theory behind our music.
Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: The Olympians

For Students 9th - 10th
Mythweb profiles selected gods and goddesses from Greek mythology who ruled from Mt. Olympus, including Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece Greek Drama

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of theater in ancient Greece. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Greece: What Is the Earth Made Of?

For Students K - 1st
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,...
Graphic
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Hermes Delivers the Infant Dionysos. Detail From Athenian White Ground Clay Vase

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek God Hermes. Describes what Hermes looks like, the symbols associated with him, and highlights his relationship between the Gods and mortals.
Graphic
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Eternal Egypt: Ornamental Piece of Bronze

For Students 9th - 10th
An ornamental piece made of bronze was probably used as a door handle. It is adorned with a drawing of a deity that very much resembles Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and pleasure. Most ornamental pieces bear pictures or figures of...
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Other

Dionysos

For Students 9th - 10th
Lengthy discussion of Dionysos that cites a variety of sources. Includes a bibliography, as well as quotations from Euripidies and others.
Graphic
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Tragedy Masks

For Students 9th - 10th
Tragedy masks. The origin of Greek drama is to be found in the yearly celebrations in honor of Dionysus, god of wine. Riotous festivals were held, during which the god of wine was extolled with carousals and boisterous songs, these...