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Explorable: Ancient Astronomy, Science and the Ancient Greeks

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the influences of other cultures on ancient Greek astronomers, and the advances made by the Greeks. It highlights major astronomers and those who contributed important ideas from the 6th to the 2nd centuries BC, including...
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Greek Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of ancient Greek astronomy and the major figures who played a role in developing ideas about the Universe.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
You think you love music? You have nothing on the Ancient Greek obsession. Every aspect of Greek life was punctuated by song: history, poetry, theater, sports and even astronomy. In fact, music was so important to Greek philosopher Plato...
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Canadian Museum of History

Canadian Museum of History: Maya Civilization

For Students 4th - 8th
Lots of information about many facets of the Maya civilization. Covers the history, people, geography, languages, cities, society, cosmology, the calendar, and lots more. Includes a glossary and a timeline.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Greek Astronomy

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the history of Greek astronomy from the 4th century BC on, and the major figures who contributed ideas. Includes a timeline of Greek science.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: High Altitude Observatory: Aristarchus of Samos (310 230 Bc)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography and discussion of Aristarchus' theories provided here.
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Institute and Museum of the History of Science

Museo Galileo: Eudoxus of Cnidos

For Students 9th - 10th
Not much is known about the life of Eudoxus, a famous Greek mathematician. This is a brief description of what we do know about him.

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