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...

In this history worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they take a quiz on Crater Lake, the Greeks, and more. Students complete 4 questions.

Students examine Rembrandt's "Abduction of Europa." In this Greek art lesson plan, students discuss how the artist has taken an ancient Greek myth and contemporized it. Students read origin myths and choose a scene to illustrate in...

Students research ancient Greek heroes immortalized in constellations. They choose three constellations in either the summer or winter sky to illustrate and reinforce their understanding of the northern constellations.

Sixth graders create a PowerPoint presentation to document the point of view of a member of ancient Greek society. They conduct Internet research, and write and present their research through the form of the PowerPoint presentation,...

Learners get a taste of Greek culture. In this Greece lesson, students participate in activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Greece.

Students close their eyes and picture the sky. They are asked to brainstorm things they may see in the course of a night and day, such as the movement of the sun, moon, and stars. Students work in groups to coduct their research. They...

In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the home life of ancient Greeks. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.

Three wonderful questions will help your middle schoolers better understand the Byzantine Empire. They construct short essay responses to each of the three prompts, discuss the schism between the Greek and Roman Catholic church, the...

Kids of all ages discover their family histories through pictures. First, flip through the PowerPoint provided (or consider making one of your own). It should show pictures of your family and have clear, easy to understand sentences that...

With Eros and Psyche, your learners will have the opportunity to combine the art of reader's theater with a study of the ancient Greek gods! This engaging reader's theater script will also serve as a fantastic way for your...

Students create authentic Greek paintings on clay tiles using knowledge learned about Greek art and painting techniques. This lesson is highly adaptable and can be accomplished in less than a week if focus is altered and less time is...

Pupils paricipate in seven activities to investigate ancient stories about heroes, monsters, gods, and goddesses.

Students study the history of Ancient Greece and its society through Internet research. They investigate information about the Parthenon and its marble structures.

In this ancient history instructional activity, learners examine the world of the ancient Greeks. They examine pictures of the Wooden Horse before making one with everyday items. They read about Odysseus and the characters in the story....

In this ancient history worksheet, students identify the various Greek and Roman gods and goddesses. They complete a chart identifying whether they were Greek or Roman and what their specific area of interest was. Finally, students...

Students describe which segments of society were included in the original Athenian democracy. They compare and contrast early Greek democracy to democracy as it is exercised in the United States today.

For this reading for information worksheet, students read a one page text about the ancient Olympic games. Students answer 9 true and false questions.

Students discover propaganda.  For this Greek mythology lesson, students discuss meanings of ancient art work with their class.  Students investigate the dishonesty behind propaganda.