Students analyze floral and geometric design. In this art design instructional activity, students create a circular design art using floral, geometric, or anatomical designs. Students critique their designs as a group and read the...

In this botany worksheet, students read a 2 page article on botany, choose the multiple choice answer to 3 questions, determine if 3 statements are true of false and fill in the blanks in 5 facts about botany.

In this language arts worksheet, students examine the 101 reasons for taking a class in Latin. The syllabus has classical art for background on the cover page.

Students discuss the similarities between the Earth's atmosphere and a greenhouse. In this science lesson, students make their own greenhouses out of plastic bottles and thermometers. Students record the temperature different times of...

Pupils identify the dramatic expression made by performance and how it relates to the content of the story L'Orfeo. They determine the form of orchestra and each instrumental group within the orchestra for this piece.

Students examine the persuasive techniques of leaders. In this propaganda lesson, students discover the practices that Louis XIV and Caligula used to persuade others. Students watch "The Merchants of Cool" and discuss propaganda used...

In this identification of sentence errors worksheet, students choose the form of the sentence that is grammatically correct.  Students have 10 minutes to complete 15 questions in this SAT practice worksheet.

Students examine how underwater robots can be used to assist scientific explorations. They read and discuss an article, conduct Internet research, complete a worksheet, and present an oral report.

Students study the myths of various African cultures and of the Mayan people. They identify unique characteristics of African myths and Mayan myths. They define and recognize the style and tone of the Mayan myths and create their own...

Students are introduced to the culture of African American art. Using the internet, they research the events surrounding the Harlem Renaissance and discover how it produced a wide variety of art and literature. To end the instructional...

Fourth graders explore the importance of the Basilica of Assumption and the development of the Catholic Church in Maryland. In this social studies lesson, 4th graders discuss the Basilica of the Assumption and the Catholic Church.

Massive site for information on the ancient Greek world. Follow the navigation at the top of the page for detailed sections on time periods, daily life, religion and death, economy, and more. Each section includes pictures of artifacts...

Explore all aspects of life in ancient Greece. From the Mycenaean to the Hellenistic time periods, learn about Greek daily life, roles for men and women, religion and religious ceremonies, and the Greek economy.

This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.

This resource summarizes the history and nature of ancient Greek warfare and the role it played in the average man's life. It includes further links about chariots, weapons, and armor.

This site from the Fordham University provides an extensive biography of Thucydides and his writing of history. It details his life as a statesman, traveller and writer. He was schooled in rhetoric and philosophy. His intention in...

A collection of articles on the various types of foods consumed in the ancient Greco-Roman world. Clicking on the items will provide information and pictures. Examples include grain, grapes, olive oil, fish and more.

Comprehensive site explores all aspects of daily life in ancient Athens. Discusses the agora, politics, domestic life, warfare, and education. Also has a lengthy bibliography for further study.

This resource provides a look at the warring tactics of the ancient Greeks and the Persian War, and their impact on the daily life of men. Includes photographs of Greek depictions of war and links to information about Greek chariots,...

This resource presents a description of how women in ancient Greece dressed and how these styles changed.

Describes the little that is known of Zeno of Elea's life. Also discusses his denial of motion and plurality hypothesis. He explained his ideas using paradoxes that continue to challenge intellectual minds today, and that have had a big...

Based on excavations of the Athenian Agora, this site offers both photographs and diagrams of the Agora, as well as photographs of artifacts representative of ancient Greek/Aegean life. In addition, the texts of two books, The Birth of...

History for kids teaches us about the style, architecture and materials used to make houses in ancient Greece. With animated images and writing designed to appeal to elementary age students.