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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Temple of Olympian Zeus, Athens

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides historical information and images of the ancient Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens, Greece.
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Other

Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: The Olympians: Ares

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ares, ancient Greek god of war.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Atlas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Takes a look at the story of the Titan Atlas in Greek Mythology with a focus on his punishment from Zeus and his representation in Greek art.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Amazon

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia entry on the Greek mythological women warriors known as the Amazons. Site provides photos and links to further reading.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Cronus (Saturn)

For Students 9th - 10th
"In Greek mythology, Cronus was the son of Uranus and Gaea." He led a revolt against his father and thereby became the king of the gods. He was later overthrown by his own son Zeus.
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Able Media

Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Introduction to Greek Mythology

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an overview of the 12 major Greek gods with links to their stories, activities, and a short Activotes quiz.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Delphi

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry on Delphi, Greece. Describes the significance of this area to the Greek gods, famous architecture, classical sculpture, and provides a map of Delphi's location.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Zeus

For Students 9th - 10th
A site about the god Zeus from Greek Mythology. Learn about the king of the gods ruled Mount Olympus and threw lighting bolts.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ancient Greece for Kids: Hercules

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site, learn about a hero of Greek Mythology and son of the god Zeus named Hercules.
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The English Teacher

The English Teacher: The Odyssey Student Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Examples of honors student questions about themes and characters in "The Odyssey." The way you might respond to them can be used in creating your lesson plan.
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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.
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Other

Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Pandora

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Pandora. Describes how she is depicted in ancient Greek art, provides information about her skills, and presents her famous story according to the poet Hesiod.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Aphrodite: With Dove

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, with a dove.
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Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Hera: On Peacock Throne.

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ancient Greek goddess Hera, seated.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: History of Ancient Rome for Kids: Roman Gods and Mythology

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the Gods and Mythology of Ancient Rome on this site. Taken from the Greeks, the Romans had gods such as Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, and more.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Tragedy

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia about tragedies discusses its Greek origins; the typical characteristics of a tragedy; and lists some examples of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and modern-day writers of tragedies.
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Other

Edkins Family Index Page: Minerva Goddess of Wisdom

For Students 9th - 10th
Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: Classical Greece: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the religion and gods and goddesses of ancient Greece.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Latin the Language of the Solar System

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson students will learn the history of the solar system and how it is associated with the Roman and Greek Gods.
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Other

The Classics Pages: The Athenian Agora

For Students 4th - 8th
Clickable map of the Agora of Athens. Provides information about the buildings contained in the Agora area and the location of the Agora in relation to the rest of the city.
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Curated OER

Eternal Egypt: Painting of Zeus and Leda

For Students 9th - 10th
A painted low-relief depicts Zeus and Leda. Zeus took the shape of a swan and abducted Leda with the help of Eros, the god of love. The engraving shows the influence of Ancient Greek mythology in the Christian era.

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