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Heroes and Hoplites for a Day

For Teachers 5th - 11th
Students consider the accomplishments of the Greeks. In this ancient Greece lesson, students take a closer look at Greek artifacts, history, and culture as they visit the suggested museums and their websites.
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Inspired by Muses, Graces and Fates

For Teachers 5th - 9th
Students examine how artists express the Muses through the arts. In this art and history lesson plan, students work cooperatively to identify the Greek Muses, Graces and the Fates. Students will identify the attributes of each,...
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The Roman Empire-Map Activity

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Roman Empire worksheet, students complete a map activity in which they label and color civilizations, countries and physical features as instructed. There are no maps included.
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What a Wonder-Full World

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students investigate the historical and cultural significance of various 'wonders of the world,' both of ancient and modern times, and develop travel posters and guides exploring them.
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Self-Portrait Shields

For Teachers K - 5th
Students listen to the story, The Shield of Athena, and examine the original context of the sculptural fragment of a fallen warrior. They list important events and people in their lives, then create shields that depict their personal...
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Primary History Extension Activity: Greeks at War

For Students 5th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the life of Greek soldiers. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete.
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Parthenon

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders explore he purposes of the Parthenon.  In this World History lesson plan, 9th graders create a complete picture of the Parthenon.  Students research one aspect of the structure and report their findings back to...
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Every Day Edit - Modern Olympic Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this everyday editing activity, learners correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about the modern Olympic games. The errors range from punctuation, capitalization, grammar, and spelling.
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Beginner Level Thanksgiving ESL Lesson Plan

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Thanksgiving is a cherished tradition in the United States and Canada. Introduce the beginnings of the Thanksgiving celebration with a resource that features reading comprehension activities, vocabulary exercises, and a short...
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Symposia: Scholarly Parties

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars hold a symposium during which students debate the benefits of democracy in ancient Greece and the United States. By doing this, young scholars explain the role of symposia in ancient Greek culture and politics.
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Ancient Mediterranean Lands: A Timeline of Mediterranean Civilizations

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson plan, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.
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The Iliad: A Young Reader Adventure

For Teachers 7th - 12th Standards
Is The Iliad part of your curriculum? Check out a resource that offers something for those new to teaching the classic and those with lots of experience using Homer's epic. Plot summaries, discussion questions, activities abound in...
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Homer's Odyssey:The Original Incredible Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study Greek culture, particularly as it relates to Homer's Odyssey. They examine how human activities shape the earth's surface and identify forces that influence a culture's beliefs and traditions. They determine that...
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THOSE ANCIENT GREEKS

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research Athens and Sparta and based on their research they are to make a visual aid showing their findings.
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Go For the Gold! For Grades 3-5

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use web technology to investigate ancient Greece and the Olympic Games. They explore the history of the Olympics. Students make connections between Greek and English. They make and record a persuasive speech and write a...
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A Lion's Lair

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Young scholars evaluate the likelihood that a particular animal lived in a particular habitat. They research and illustrate lion habitats to determine whether lions were likely to have lived in ancient Greece.
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Social Studies: The Birth of Olympism

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete maps of Ancient Greece identifying key sites of the ancient Olympic games. After watching a video, they complete worksheets about the games and the athletes. Students discuss how the spirit of Ekecheiria, the "Sacred...
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Go For the Gold!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students are introduced to the history of Greece and the Olympic Games and then research the history and sports in order to write a research paper. They make connections between the 2004 Olympics and the past Olympic Games and interpret...
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The Far Reaches of Greek Culture

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the culture of Greece.  In this World History lesson, 9th graders research specific data in relation to Greece.  Students create a presentation of their findings for their class.  
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An Ancient Greek and Roman Festival

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders label a map of ancient Greek and Roman civilizations and do a written report on one element of these two cultures. They participate in discussions of food, farming, daily life and government (among others). Students use the...
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Ancient Atomic Theories

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Studdnts research ancient texts and compare ancient Greek atomic theories, as used in the production of silver, to modern theories.
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Daily Life and Schooling

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students compare the ancient Greek method of schooling and writing to contemporary methods and learn the Greek alphabet on wax tablets.
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My Friend, the Volcano

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Working in cooperative groups, young scientists research and report on how undersea volcanic activity may benefit marine ecosystems. There are many links to websites that you can use to stimulate curiosity or for pupils to use for...
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The Volcano Factory

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Collaborative groups work together to report on the volcanic activity leading to island formation and construct models to demonstrate the process. Consider having each group present their project to the rest of the class. There are many...