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Discovering Elements

For Teachers 8th - 12th
A periodic table of elements displays the elements in groups ordered by when they were discovered. Click-by-click, new elements are added, resulting in an almost up-to-date chart. In order to reinforce the idea that symbols are used in...
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Ancient Greece

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify ancient Greek influences in the modern world. In this ancient Greece lesson, student research the government, religion, economy, inventions and contributions of Greece. Students participate in a debate about life...
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Italian Renaissance

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore the Italian Rensissance in this six lessons unit. The prominent citizens, the ideas, values, art, philosophy, and literature of the are seen as a rediscovery of Ancient Greek and Roman times.
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Medicine: Then and Now

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars read ancient Greek texts to explore ancient healing practices and compare them to those of modern times. They explain Greek healing practices for wounds.
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Form and Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discover the function of ancient Greek vessels by comparing their characteristics. They compare and contrast two ancient Greek vessels to determine the function of each.
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Coin Comparisons

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students analyze and compare symbols and their meanings on ancient Greek and contemporary coins.
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Did You Know this about the Greeks?

For Teachers 6th - 10th
In this world history worksheet, students research and write what they know about the Greeks on the lines provided. There are two spaces for writing on the sheet.
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Greek Roles Chart

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Greek history worksheet, students complete a chart on the Greek roles of the family. They describe their requirements, rights, restrictions, and who they were each ruled by. There are 6 roles to describe in the chart.
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Classical Mythological Monsters

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students, after researching and analyzing ancient Greek and Roman mythological monsters, create a monster of their own similar to one they've researched or studied in their class syllabus. In addition, they present their creations to the...
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Comic Theater

For Teachers K - 5th
Students explore stock characters and pantomime. In this comic theater lesson, students examine an ancient Greek statuette depicting a comic actor and an ancient Roman lamp decorated with a comic mask. Students pantomime short scenes and...
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Seven Wonders of the World

For Teachers 6th - 9th
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World lesson plans offer students a chance to learn about history and use their creativity as well.
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Twentieth-Century Oracles

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students discuss the role of the oracles in Greek society. In groups, they use the internet to research the disagreements of scholoars on describing the importance of the oracles. They also discuss why the Greeks started going to see...
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Homer's Odyssey:The Original Incredible Journey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study Greek culture, particularly as it relates to Homer's Odyssey. They examine how human activities shape the earth's surface and identify forces that influence a culture's beliefs and traditions. They determine that...
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Prometheus, the Firebringer

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the world of Greek mythology by studying briefly each of the Gods. They explore the visual world of Greek mythology in ancient art and architecture and create original play-lets based on authentic myths through creative...
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Greeks Lose Their Marbles

For Students 6th - 10th
In this Greek history worksheet, students read an excerpt about how the Greeks lost their marble structures. They identify which goddess the Parthenon was build for; why the Greeks wanted the marble returned to Athens; and why the...
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A Trip Back In Time

For Teachers 2nd
Students develop an understanding of Ancient Greek life. Students explore cultural, political, and social processes that shape different city-states. Students discover people such as Socrates and Alexander the Great.
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Oedipus Rex

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Who killed Laius? How is Creon connected to Jocasta? Where does the Oracle dwell? Get the details of Sophocles' Oedipus Rex straight with a crossword puzzle activity.
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The Far Reaches of Greek Culture

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders study the culture of Greece.  For this World History lesson, 9th graders research specific data in relation to Greece.  Students create a presentation of their findings for their class.  
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Primary History Ancient Greeks Extension Activity: Arts and Theatre

For Students 5th - 10th
In this primary history worksheet, students sharpen their research skills as they study the arts and theatre of ancient Greeks. Students select 1, 2, 3, or 4 extension projects to complete
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The Odyssey Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore Greek mythology. In this ancient culture and introduction to The Odyssey literacy lesson, students complete a worksheet accessing their prior knowledge about Greek mythology. Students listen to a passage about the Trojan...
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Greek Mythology

For Students 6th
In this social studies worksheet, 6th graders will complete a word search puzzle of Greek gods and goddesses. Students will search for 13 words within the puzzle.
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The First Marathon/The Declaration of Independence

For Students 4th - 6th
These worksheets could be used if you want learners to explore The History of the First Marathon or The Declaration of Independence in a fun and concise manner. Students view a cartoon and read a few facts about each event before...
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O Greek Shape! O Fair Pose!

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Learners analyze the black-figure painting style of ancient Greece and its influence on Neoclassical artists during the 18th century, as seen in drawing, painting and silhouettes, or shadow portraits. In this ancient art...
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Goddesses are Personifications Too!

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Learners analyze the use of personification in classical Greek art and the Neoclassical period. In this Neoclassical art lesson, students discuss the cultural values reflected in classical and Neoclassical....