Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Did Ancient Troy Really Exist?

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Einav Zamir Dembin investigates the story of the Trojan War.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Euripides' Helen

For Students 9th - 10th
The literary drama "Helen," written by Euripides in 412 BC, is translated here by E. P. Coleridge.
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Other

Zeus: The Olympian

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay tells the story of Zeus (Roman name "Jupiter"), who was hidden from his father at birth, and how he came to rule all the other gods and the whole earth. Includes citations to the mentions of Zeus in The Iliad and The Odyssey.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Helen

For Students 9th - 10th
Helen's background information is included as well as hypertext links to her relatives and others. Links are also available to a genealogical table and to a bibliography.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Menelaus

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography on Menelaus tells the mythical tale of him and Proteus.
Handout
Archaeological Institute of America

Archaeology: Calvert's Heirs Claim Schliemann Treasure

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article discussing conflicting claims to Schliemann's Trojan treasures, which may have been excavated by different archaeologists.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Trojan Horse

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon illustration of the horse constructed by the Greeks to gain entrance into Troy during the Trojan War.