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Cbc: Human Odyssey: A World of Extremes

For Students 9th - 10th
Immerse yourself in the nomadic worlds of people who live in extreme environments. The Badjao are sea nomads in the Philippines who still live a hunter-gatherer existence but they do it on water. The Bushmen are desert nomads living in...
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: Reconstruction and Its Aftermath

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a virtual exhibit by the Library of Congress, this site details the effects of the Civil War and Reconstruction on the newly freed slaves. It contains photographs of artwork and a map from the period.
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: Free Blacks in Antebellum Period

For Students 9th - 10th
A site that chronicles through documents the accomplishments of African-Americans, both slave and free, from colonial times through the Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Quiz: Homer's Odyssey for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
History Questions: Odyssey Quiz, Test, and WebQuest
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Open Library of the Internet Archive

Open Library: The Iliad, the Odyssey and the Lesser Homerica

For Students 9th - 10th
This ebook version of Homer's The Iliad, The Odyssey And The Lesser Homerica has been made available in multiple formats by the Open Library. Editions of the full novel, organized by year of publication, may be accessed here.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: "An Odyssey of the North" by Jack London

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the short story "An Odyssey of the North" by Jack London. (Free site registration offers some additional features, e.g., the ability to insert annotations.)
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Homer Lesson Plans

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains a number of lesson plans for Homer's "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."
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Odysseus' Journey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Odyssey by Homer tells the story of the hero Odysseus' journey from Troy to Ithaca. The trip should have taken a few weeks but instead lasted more than ten years. Follow the famed journey on this map of locations in Homer's Odyssey.
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Emory University

Odyssey Online: Ancient Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
Terrific site about ancient Rome. Site breaks down information into sections about people, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology. There are also games to play as you go along.
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: The Achievements and Challenges of Peru

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is intended to focus on some of those aspects of Peruvian life and history that are of great significance to understanding the people of Peru today and their situation. Although some of the external links have expired,...
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Israel/palestinian Territories Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on the nature of conflict. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion, holidays and culture of this region....
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Iran Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions of community. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. The plans are tied to...
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Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Iran

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Iran with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
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Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Israel and Palestinian Territories

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Israel and Palestine with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas in the Holy Land and learn about their culture and religion.
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Middle East: Turkey Stay

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This teaching unit is based upon a "teacher trek" to the area in 2000 and focuses on essential questions on wealth and poverty. Activities are offered to help students explore the religion and culture of this country. Activities are...
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Other

Odyssey: Middle East Stage: Turkey

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take a step into the world of Turkey with this team of Teacher Trekkers. You will look at life in the Middle East, meet "real" people and learn about the culture and religion.
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Odyssey: Teacher Zone: Incan Life and Society: The Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
Gives a description of what kinds of artisans there were in Incan society in Peru, and their importance.
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The Odyssey: Us Trek: Ultimate Anti Americanism: The Iran Hostage Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
An account of the events of the Iranian Hostage Crisis told from the viewpoint of an Iranian family caught up in the revolution.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Near East

For Students 4th - 8th
Illustrated overview of the ancient Near East. Topic coverage includes peopole, mythology, daily life, death and burial, writing, and archaeology.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Rome: Daily Life

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of private life in ancient Rome that examines the homes and household goods. Click on links for additional information.
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Emory University

Emory University: Odyssey Online: Egypt Daily Life: Flax

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information on the development and use of flax in the production of linen in ancient Egypt.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
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Odyssey Marine Exploration: Hms Victory Project Overview

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out how the wreckage of the HMS Victory was discovered and how divers removed artifacts from the site.
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Library of Congress

Loc: African American Odyssey: The Civil Rights Era (Part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit on the African American culture and history ranges from the 1948 desegregation of the military to Hank Aaron's breaking of Babe Ruth's homerun record in 1974. Includes images of historical photographs and documents.

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