Curated OER
Hellenistic World
In this Classical period worksheet, students read over 2 pages of notes about Hellenistic culture and then highlight the important details.
Curated OER
Exploring Archaeology and Trade in the Middle School Latin Class
Learners in a Latin class focus on archeology and trade from the Hellenistic period through the Middle Ages. In groups, they read various stages of a primary source documents in which they discuss and answer questions. To end the...
Curated OER
The Great Debate--Hellenism, Judaism, and Luke 10:27
Students work in teams to establish the viewpoint of Biblical characters and debate aspects of the Hellenistic view versus the views of the Christian and Jewish people. In this Hellenism and Judaism lesson plan, students assume the...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Aegean Art Cycladic Art 3200-1050 BC, Minoan Art 3000-1100 BC, and Mycenaean Art 1600-1100 BC
So exciting, art from the ancient mediterranean! Get ready to divulge interesting facts about the art and culture of the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Aegeans, and Cycladians. Each slide provides a map, images of art, and the cultural...
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...
Curated OER
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...
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Art of the Hellenistic Age and the Hellenistic Tradition
The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers a slideshow presentation of Hellenistic art.
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.
Other
Ancient greece.org: History of Greece: Hellenistic
A brief article regarding the Hellenistic period of Greece.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: From Polis to Cosmopolis
A great overview of the world of Alexander the Great, beginning with the military exploits of his father, Philip of Macedon. Included is a look at Hellenistic philosophies.
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.
Other
Ancient greece.org: History of Greece: Periods Overview
A timeline of the ancient periods of Greek history.
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...
Other
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.
Other
The Mathematical Elements of Euclid
An extensive discussion of the Elements, which contains all the geometrical knowledge available in the Hellenistic period.
Other
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.
Tom Richey
Tom Richey: Power Point: Alexander the Great
PowerPoint presentation includes 50 slides with pictures, maps and information for students to learn about Alexander the Great's life and conquest.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Alexander the Great
Biographical material on the life and times of Alexander the Great informs with text, photos and map, timeline, video and links to related content.
Other
Focus Multi Media: History of Egypt
This site from FOCUS MultiMedia contains a concise history of Egypt from the time of the pharoahs through the Hellenistic Period. An interesting site to check out on the subject, and it contains a picture as well as a time line.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Quiz: Ancient Greece Timeline for Kids
History Questions: Ancient Greece Timeline Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
Smart History
Smarthistory: Petra: The Rose Red City of the Nabataeans
Provides a short history of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Historical Influences on Morality: A Basis for Literary Study
Using this PDF lesson plan, students will get a general overview of the historical span of philosophical thought and how it may have been a product or reaction to the time period. Students will research philosophies and time periods...