Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Prometheus Bound: Rebel with a Cause

For Teachers 9th - 12th
If you are teaching Aeschylus' Prometheus Bound, you can't afford to miss this source. An extensive list of ideas outlines numerous discussion topics, writing prompts, comprehension questions, oral presentations, and projects. Have class...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Geeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Have a blast comparing and contrasting ancient Greek and Roman cultures with this entertaining and educational powerpoint, which is as well-organized as it is thorough. Students will find the differences between the Greeks and Romans...
Study Guide
SparkNotes

The Libation Bearers by Aeschylus: Study Guide - Mini Essays

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive literature learning exercise, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about Aeschylus's The Libation Bearers. Students may check some of their answers online.
Interactive
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The Libation Bearers

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 25 multiple choice questions about Aeschylus's The Libation Bearers. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Handout
Other

Pathguy: "Enjoying Prometheus Bound" by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "Prometheus Bound" a play by Aeschylus. Includes excerpts, pictures, and excellent sources.
Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Choephori

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers a complete text of The Choephori, or The Libation Bearers, by Aeschylus. This is the second play in the Oresteia trilogy.
Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Agamemnon, by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Aeschylus' famous play, Agamemnon, was written in 458 BCE. The full text available here provides an important perspective on the figure of Agmamemnon in ancient Greek culture.
Handout
Other

Alien Travel Guide: Aeschylus

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site briefly discusses the playwright and his contribution to the theater. Includes a picture of a mosaic depiction of Aeschylus.
Handout
HyperHistory Online

Hyper History Online: Aeschylus (525 456 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short biography of Aeschylus, touching on his innovative play writing style.
Primary
Other

Monologue Archive: Monologues by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
Choose a dramatic monologue from this classic playwright's works. Page includes links to biographical sketches, an index of articles about Aeschylus and the text of some poems.
eBook
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: The Persians by Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
This MIT Internet Classics Archives page is a translation of "The Persians" in an easy-to-read format, maintaining the verse format of the original.
Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Eumenides

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers a complete text of "The Eumenides" or "The Furies" by Aeschylus. This is the final play in the Oresteia trilogy.
Article
Other

Enjoying "The Seven Against Thebes"

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed analysis of "The Seven Against Thebes" a Greek play by Aeschylus. Includes the background of the play, excerpts, pictures, and a catalogue of "the gods" from the play,.
Website
Able Media

Ctc: Gods, Grief and Freedom in Aeschylus' Oresteia

For Students 9th - 10th
Refers to the underlying theme of Greek tragedies as mere mortals worrying about their actions.
Handout
Other

Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of how societal traditions developed into theater in Ancient Greece. Includes well-known playwrights and plays as well as links to comprehensive information within and outside of the site.
Activity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Medea (Euripides)

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT offers an online version of the classical play "Medea" by the Greek playwright Euripides.
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona

For Students 9th - 10th
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...
Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Persona

For Students 9th - 10th
A mask. Masks were worn by Greek and Roman actors in nearly all dramatic representations. This custom arose undoubtedly from the practice of smearing the face with certain juices and colours, and of appearing in disguise, at the...