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Mazes and Labyrinths
Pupils evaluate directions by participating in a maze activity. In this labyrinth activity, students identify the history of mazes and labyrinths and utilize Google Earth to examine real life mazes. Pupils create their own mazes...
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Vocabulary (Week 1) Word Search
In this language arts activity, students locate and identify various vocabulary words found in literature. There are 18 words located in the puzzle for review.
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The Labyrinth
High schoolers analyze a basic logic maze based on the Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Through simulation they determine a winning strategy. At the conclusion of the activity, they design their own mazes for each other to...
National Library of France
National Library of France: Heaven and Earth
Learn how art through the ages has been influenced by the Earth and the heavens. See paintings that attempted to explain the Earth's creation from a scientific standpoint, sacred architecture that provided a place to worship the heavens,...
Mythweb
Mythweb: Theseus
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of Theseus from Greek mythology. Well-suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes a part of the story along with a very eye-catching, animated illustration.
Mythweb
Mythweb: Greek Heroes
Read the heroic tales of Jason, Hercules, Bellerophon, Theseus, and Odysseus. Each story is an illustrated slide show. (Some are even animated!)
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Theseus
Detailed encyclopedia article about the Greek hero Theseus. It includes links to more information in addition to a summary of the myth.
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Minos
An extensive article detailing the mythology of King Minos with hyperlinks to additional information and related topics.
Curated OER
Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Theseus Entering the Labyrinth
Cartoon drawing of Greek hero Theseus about to enter the labyrinth.