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Chapter 4: The Expansion of Greece
Looking for a comprehensive resource to accompany Western Civilizations, 16th edition? This site follows the text with online response tools such as chapter quizzes, interactive maps, focus questions, and flash cards. Chapter 4 focuses...
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Final Regents Review: Greece
Take your students on a free trip to Athens this year with this presentation, which tours the geography, history, and modern changes in the country of Greece. Clear, easy-to-understand maps and pictures help students to appreciate this...
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This Old Ship
Junior archaeologists will be able to describe shipwreck artifacts and the information they reveal. They work in small groups to reasearch wreckage features of different period ships, making this not only a science lesson, but a social...
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Ancient Greece Unit Test
In this World History activity, students answer various question types on a test on Ancient Greece. Students select the correct word to fill in blanks, circle letters for the best answer, and complete five essay or short answer responses...
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Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome Unit Plan
Students make two T charts, one for Sparta and one for Athens, showing pros and cons for living in either city-state. They use the physical information from the map and the cultural captions given for Athens and Sparts to come to their...
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The Helenistic Age and the Legacy of Alexander
Eighth graders describe, analyze and evaluate the history of ancient Greece from 2000 to 300 B.C. They explore the influence of geography on Greek economical, social, and political development.
Ocean Explorer
Looking for Clues
Upper graders become "shipwreck detectives" by studying the debris field from a shipwreck in the Aegean Sea which took place in the 700s. A website is accessed that gives specific information about the debris field, and pairs of...
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The Volcano Factory
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...
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My Friend, the Volcano
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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My Wet Robot
After hearing about the 2006 PHAEDRA mission that explored the Aegean Sea, middle schoolers work in groups to create a robotic vehicle. They must consider power, propulsion, and other vital systems. Use the multitude of external...
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Where Am I?
Extensive background on marine navigation is provided for you as the teacher. Assign groups to research marine navigation techniques and construct astrolabes. Resource links are listed for extension ideas. If you are teaching an...
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Do You Have a Sinking Feeling
Students determine how marine archaeologists use historical and archaeological data to draw inferences about shipwrecks. Students plot the position of a shipwrecked vessel, and draw inferences about the shipwreck from artifacts that have...
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What's the Difference?
Students investigate volcanic processes at convergent and divergent
tectonic plate boundaries. They read and analyze diagrams, complete a worksheet, and write an essay.
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I Robot, Can Do That
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.
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Student Reader: Hellenic vs Hellenistic Civilization
Explains the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages. The Hellenic age was prior to the time of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic age followed it.
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The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenistic Age
Describes the main features of the Hellenistic Age in ancient Greece, which began during the reign of Alexander the Great. Also examines Hellenistic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
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Hub Pages: Differences Between Hellenistic and Hellenic Greek Civilization
Describes the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages and the accomplishments of each period of Greek history.
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Foundation of the Hellenic World: Hellenic History
A site devoted to presenting the history of Greece all the way back to the Stone Age. Choose which period you want to know more about, then choose English for a translation.
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...
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece: Time Periods
Looks at periods in the history of Greece going back to 6000 BC. Covers Neolithic, Early Bronze, Minoan, Mycenaean, Dark Ages, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic. Each period links to a page of more detailed information.
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.
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History for Kids: Ancient Greek Science
Overview of the history of science in Greece during the Hellenistic age when Greek culture mingled with Persia and many advancements were made. Teacher resources include worksheets, activities and quizzes.
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Ancient greece.org: History of Greece: Periods Overview
A timeline of the ancient periods of Greek history.