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Smart History

Smarthistory: Introduction to Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Smarthistory resource with photographs and diagrams of ancient Greek structures in which historian, Dr. Becker, discusses the range and diversity of building type found in Greek architecture. Links to additional resources.
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National Institutes of Health

National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine

For Students 9th - 10th
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.
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Columbia University

Columbia University: Ancient Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy and Mathematics

For Students 9th - 10th
Course materials, syllabus, readings and study materials for a complete online course on ancient philosophy from MIT.
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Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: Introduction the Land and the People

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the introductory chapter of Morey's 1901 textbook on Roman History. It sets out the geography of Italy and the Italic tribes who lived there. The text is old, but surprisingly easy to read and packs in a lot of information.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Modern Balkan History: Greek Revolution/ Greek State

For Students 9th - 10th
This lecture outlines the events of the Greek revolution and war for independence from Turkey, which began in 1821 and lasted through 1829. It covers Greek history as well as international political and economic context for the war.
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Other

Louvre Museum: Thematic Trails: Greek Sculpture and the Human Body

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn why the human form is central to the understanding and appreciation of Greek art by considering nineteen works linked together in a thematic trail. Pieces can be enlarged for closer inspection, and description windows can be opened...
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Geek Heroes: Daedalus

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Daedalus, the most famous architect, painter, sculptor, and inventor of Ancient Athens.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to individual Ancient Greek heroes including famous ones like Heracles and Jason, Kings and Founders, Extraordinary Women, Olympic heroes, and others.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Tyche

For Students 9th - 10th
Read to learn more about Tyche, the Greek goddess of fortune, chance, and the unpredictable, who was the personification of hope, luck, and wealth.
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TheatreHistory.com

Theatre history.com: Greek and Roman Comedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This TheatreHistory.com page talks about Greek and Roman tragedies. Includes links from within the text.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Greek Vocabulary

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart lesson contains several activities. History - students understand the chronology of Greek history and can organize events and people into major categories to explain historical...
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece Greek Mythology

For Teachers 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about Greek mythology. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: History of the Olympics

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the history of the Olympic Games with this interactive timeline.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: The Real Story of the Ancient Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
This site delves into the history of the Ancient Olympic games. The University of Pennsylvania's Museum of different aspects of the Ancient Olympic games.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Greek Games

For Students 2nd - 7th
History for Kids presents information on the history of children's games in ancient Greece. Site contains examples, activities, worksheets and quizzes.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the monsters and creatures of Greek Mythology such as Medusa, Typhon, the furies, hydra, sirens, satyrs, and cyclop on this site.
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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.
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J. Paul Getty Trust

J. Paul Getty Museum: Greeks on the Black Sea: Ancient Art From the Hermitage

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years before Christ the Greeks traveled westward to the Black Sea to establish early colonies. This online exhibition is a marvelous display of their ancient art and artifacts.
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Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Daily Life Women's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: What Do We Know About Ancient Greek Culture?

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about ancient Greek culture including the theatre, architecture, sculpture, pottery, and festivals.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Architecture

For Students 9th - 10th
Greek architecture continues to dominate modern day architecture. Explore their contributions from columns to amphitheatres through the following summary, pictures and a 3D video highlighting the construction of prominent buildings in...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: It's Greek to Me!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this lesson, learners will research Greek theatre by looking at ancient Greek fairy tales and children's stories. Students will create their own fairytale using Moviemaker software.

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