Curated OER
The Rise of Islam
In this Islamic medicine worksheet, students read about the rise of Islam and the history of medicine within the culture. Students read 5 passages.
Curated OER
Hellenistic World
In this Classical period learning exercise, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
Curated OER
Neoclassical Influences
Students identify artists of the Neoclassical period and how they were influenced by major historical events during the Enlightenment as well as identify the Neoclassical style.For this Neoclassical art lesson,...
Curated OER
Social Studies: Renaissance
Students explore Renaissance architecture. In this Renaissance instructional activity, students view a slideshow featuring architecture of the era and then discuss the math skills used to the build the structures. Student build their own...
Curated OER
Lasting Legacies of Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece lesson plans can open up a world of information for students.
Curated OER
Printable Blank Handwriting Paper
In this handwriting skills worksheet, students practice writing on a free writing topic on the lined paper provided for them to write on.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy and Mathematics
Course materials, syllabus, readings and study materials for a complete online course on ancient philosophy from MIT.
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World
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...
Exploring Ancient World Cultures
Exploring Ancient World Cultures: Ancient World Cultures
The University of Evansville provides this site that gives an overview and then additional pages with readings in ancient Greek philosophy and literature. A good general resource.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Ancient Philosophy
Ancient Greece has bestowed much to Western philosophy. This course will acquaint the student with some of the ancient Greek contributions to the Western philosophical and scientific tradition.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Greek Philosophy
Introduction from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the main topics and thinkers in the Greek philosophical tradition. Includes links to related articles. Helpful for relating particular philosophers to each other chronologically.
Other
Ancient History: 10 Ancient Greek Inventions and Discoveries Still Used Today
Ten of the important inventions and innovations of the ancient Greeks are described. These include the water mill, the odometer, alarm clocks, cartography, the Olympics, geometry, Hippocratic medicine, philosophy, democracy, and...
Other
Ancient Greek Philosophy: Zeno of Elea
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...
Penn Museum
Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World
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.
Boston University
Boston University: Sport, Education, and the Meaning of Victory
Author links ancient Greek philosophy to the place of sports in contemporary education. An interesting example of philosophy of sport.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Aristotle
Looks at the life of Aristotle (384-322 B.C.E.) and the far-reaching scope of his intellectual ideas. The article examines in depth his theories in the disciplines of philosophy, politics, mathematics and science, and his legacy.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Democritus
A look at the life of Democritus of Abdera. He helped to develop a theory of atomism, explained in detail here. Other significant ideas he had included his theory of perception, a theory of the soul and its relationship to living things,...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Plato
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Plato, the philosophy he developed, and his legacy.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Socrates
Read about the life of the Greek philosopher Socrates, the philosophy he developed, his influence, and his execution for impiety and for corrupting young people.
Other
Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Islamic Philosophy
The history of Islamic philosophy is discussed here. Learn how it has developed over time, how it has been influenced by Greek-Hellenistic philosophy, and how it differs according to demographic and region.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Sophocles
A discussion of the writings of Sophocles, in particular Antigone, and the theme of the conflict between personal and political matters.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: The New Civilization
With Rome's conquest of foreign lands, she assimilates many ideas for literature, architecture, art, religion, and philosophy.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Thucydides
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...
Other
The Basics of Philosophy: Aristotle
A discussion of Aristotle's life and work, including his writings, his system of logical reasoning, and his contributions to different fields, such as politics, philosophy, and science.