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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.
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Rome Comes to Third Grade
Students explore the world of Ancient Rome in this thirteen lessons unit. the rise and fall of the Roman Empire is probed. The ideals that inspired the people's sense of purpose are developed in these lessons.
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What a Wonder-Full World
Learners investigate the historical and cultural significance of various 'wonders of the world,' both of ancient and modern times, and develop travel posters and guides exploring them.
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Seventh Grade Social Studies Test
In this Georgia social studies assessment activity, 7th graders respond to thirty multiple choice questions based on seventh grade social studies skills.
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It's All Greek to Us
Students examine the various ways in which ancient Greek culture has influenced modern-day life. They study the context in which modern-day Greeks consider the 2004 Summer Olympics by reading and discussing the article "Where It All...
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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...
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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,...
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.
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.
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.
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,...
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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...
PBS
Pbs: Why Did Greece Develop City States?
This site from PBS gives three explanations for the development of city-states in ancient Greece.
Friesian School
Friesian School: Origin of Philosophy: Why the Greeks
This resource gives an intense discussion of how the geography and trade patterns of the ancient Greeks may have influenced the development of their philosophy.
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.
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Central Macedonia
Provides a brief description of the geography of Macedonia in Greece, including its famous fertile plains.
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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.