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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
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American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Cyclops

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find out the background of the mythical cyclops from Greek mythology. It might surprise you! Flashcard format.
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National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Mythology Hangman

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Test your knowledge of world mythology by playing Mythology Hangman, a Java applet and website that features images, maps, and descriptions for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. It is a great resource to supplement mythology...
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Homer and the Greek Renaissance

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents a clear, readable summary of ancient Greek history from the Archaic period through the Renaissance which included Homer's epic poems. Explains major historical events and cultural trends as background for those reading Homeric...
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Vancouver Island University

The Legend of the Trojan War

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief account of several different older versions of the Trojan War story, arranged in chronological sequence.
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Curated OER

Odyssey: Adventures in Archaeology: The Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed account of the Step Pyramid of Djoser. A close examination of what the archaeological evidence at the present-day ruins can tell us about Djoser and his times.
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Curated OER

Odyssey: Adventures in Archaeology: Egyptian Temples of the New Kingdom

For Students 9th - 10th
An archaeologist-authored introduction to ancient Egyptian architecture that includes many details about specific attributes and characteristic features of Egyptian temple architecture. Explains and illustrates pylons; obelisks; hyostyle...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry over famous Greek poet Homer. Highlights his two epic poems, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey', which recounts life and times of 7th and 8th century BC. Traces Homer's lineage and how his works impacted the Greek...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Odysseus

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek hero Odysseus, the heroin of Homer's Odyssey. Recounts the adventures Odysseus encounters on his travel home. Identifies key people and places involved in his journey.
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Other

Demeter: Goddess of the Harvest

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed retelling of the myth of Demeter and of her daughter, Persephone. The resource contents concludes with citations from the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Other

Hera: The Most Beautiful Goddess

For Students 9th - 10th
All the mentions of Hera in The Iliad and The Odyssey are listed here. (Roman name: Juno.)
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Other

Hermes: Herald of the Immortals

For Students 9th - 10th
The Olympians depended on Hermes (Roman name "Mercury") to bring them all sorts of news. Learn about his role at this site, which includes a listing of all the times Hermes is mentioned in the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Other

Poseidon: God of the Sea

For Students 9th - 10th
The many mentions of Poseidon (Roman name "Neptune") in The Iliad and The Odyssey are detailed here.
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Other

Zeus: The Olympian

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay tells the story of Zeus (Roman name "Jupiter"), who was hidden from his father at birth, and how he came to rule all the other gods and the whole earth. Includes citations to the mentions of Zeus in The Iliad and The Odyssey.
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EL Education

El Education: Adolescence by Adolescents

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This "field guide" was created by 7th and 8th grade students in Vergennes, Vermont, as part of a Learning expedition called Adolescent Odyssey and was meant to be a "user's manual" to students' changing bodies. Eighty students did...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Dramatic Irony (English I Reading)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on dramatic irony, when the reader or audience has more information about what is going to take place or what might develop in the story than the characters do.
Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Ancient Greek Literature

For Students 2nd - 7th Standards
History for Kids presents an overview of literature, libraries and the art of writing in ancient Greece. Students can glimpse a sample of the Greek Alphabet and learn about the epics that are still read today. Includes teacher resources.
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Quizlet

Quizlet: Allusions Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This interactive assessment features 11 multiple choice questions over the vocabulary words related to mythological allusions.
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Quizlet

Quizlet: Allusions: Flashcards

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This set of interactive flashcards focuses on 11 vocabulary words related to mythological allusions.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Of the Homeric poems the Iliad and the Odyssey were the most distinguished and have alone come down to us. The subject of the Iliad was the exploits of Achilles and of the other Grecian heroes before Ilium or Troy, that of the Odyssey...
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Curated OER

Plaster Cast of a Marble Portrait Herm of Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry over famous Greek poet Homer. Highlights his two epic poems, the 'Iliad' and the 'Odyssey', which recounts life and times of 7th and 8th century BC. Traces Homer's lineage and how his works impacted the Greek...
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Curated OER

Gem. Berlin Antikenmuseum Fg316. Photo. Mus. (i.luckert)

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek hero Odysseus, the heroin of Homer's Odyssey. Recounts the adventures Odysseus encounters on his travel home. Identifies key people and places involved in his journey.
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Curated OER

Odysseus Meets Penelope

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek hero Odysseus, the heroin of Homer's Odyssey. Recounts the adventures Odysseus encounters on his travel home. Identifies key people and places involved in his journey.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Bust of Homer

For Students 9th - 10th
Homer is traditionally held to be the author of the ancient Greek epic poems the Iliad and the Odyssey, as well as of the Homeric Hymns. Today the hymns are considered to be later works but many still regard Homer as the author or...

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