Worksheet
Curated OER

Where the Past and Present Meet

For Students 8th - 10th
For this planets worksheet, students are given clues from Greek mythology to find the names of planets and moons. They use an on line source to find the answers.
Lesson Planet Article
Curated OER

The History of Writing

For Teachers 5th - 8th
The history of written communication can be an interesting addition to history lessons.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Primary Sources and Archaeology in the Study of Ancient Mediterranean Trade

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders begin the lesson by plotting trade routes, major empires and items traded. Using primary sources, they examine their own values regarding trading items for royality. They participate in a role-play exercise in which they...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Dale Chihuly

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the characteristics and makeup of glass. In groups, they research the life and work of Dale Chihuly and how he used glass to create his artwork. They answer discussion questions on different pieces of art and share their...
Interactive
Curated OER

Rabbit Habits

For Students 4th - 5th
For this rabbits worksheet, students complete a ten question multiple choice online interactive quiz about details related to rabbit behavior.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Interconnectedness of Ancient Peoples Map Study

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders begin this lesson by viewing various maps of the Ancient World. As a class, they take notes on the changes of different areas in Europe and Asia as their teacher lectures to them. They answer questions about the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Applications of Cargoes from Three Continents to the Latin Classroom

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Young scholars discuss the importance of communication and writing in their daily lives. In groups, they use the internet to research the development of letters, alphabets and writing materials. They trace the spread of the Latin...
Handout
The British Museum

British Museum: Explore World Cultures: Phoenicians

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the art of the ancient Phoenicians in this historical overview and image gallery of Phoenician art with detailed descriptions, from the collection of the British Museum.
Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

A Bequest Unearthed, Phoenicia: The Phoenician Alphabet

For Students 9th - 10th
History of the Phoenician alphabet and how it was adopted by the Greeks. Examples are shown including a graphical chart. You can also download a Phoenician typeface.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson 4: The Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and Us

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 4: The Phoenicians, the Greeks, the Romans, and Us. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Lesson 1: The Phoenicians and the Beginnings of the Alphabet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Lesson 1: The Phoenicians and the Beginnings of the Alphabet. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab.
Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

A Bequest Unearthed, Phoenicia: Phoenician Cities

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice descriptions of Tyre, Sidon, Beritus, Byblos, Tripoli, Arvad, Baalbeck, and Caesarea.
Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: The Phoenician Alphabet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Both fun and informative, this rich site from the Encyclopedia Phoeniciana explains the importance of the Phoenician alphabet for the development of world languages. Download a Phoenician font for yourself!
Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: Table of Phoenician Alphabet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site from the Encyclopedia Phoeniciana provides an excellent chart comparing Phoenician letters and meanings with the modern (Latin) alphabetic equivalents. Explains the history of how each phonetic meaning has shifted over time.
eBook
University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide: The Phoenissae by Euripides

For Students 9th - 10th
The ancient Greek tragedy, The Phonessae, or The Phoenician Women, is offered here in a clearly formatted, full text version at this site.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Libya: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Libya from its beginnings as a Phoenician outpost through its control by many governments, its eventual independence, and current government. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Graphic
University of Oregon

Mapping History: European History

For Students 9th - 10th
Interactive and animated maps and timelines of historical events and time periods in European history from Greek and Phoenician colonization up to the 20th century.
Handout
Phonecian Encyclopedia

Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: Phoenicia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The first paragraph gives some history and major achievements of the Phoenicians. Scroll down for alphabet and other achievement information.
Graphic
University of Calgary

Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting map of Greek colonization around 650 B.C. Also includes areas of Etruscan and Phoenician settlements.
Graphic
Curated OER

Etc: Clip Art Etc: Phoenician Fleet on a Voyage of Discovery

For Students 9th - 10th
A large group of travelers in boats sailing on to the discovery of Lebanon.
Handout
Forum Romanum

Outlines of Roman History: First Punic War

For Students 9th - 10th
Rome begins her expansion beyond the Italian peninsula with the First Punic War against Carthage. See why Carthage was such a formidable foe.
Website
Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: The Ages of Exploration: Ancient

For Students 4th - 8th
This Ancient Exploration page presents marine technological innovations, types of ships, and information about Alexander the Great. It covers the period of time from 5000 BCE to 476 CE. Each item links to a page of additional information...
Website
Other

Archaeological Legacy Institute: Archaeology Channel: Video Buffet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a large collection of free videos featuring various archaeology sites all over the world.
Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: The Alphabet Is Historic

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Great lesson plans for grades K-2 on the history of the alphabet. Includes guiding question, objectives, and four lessons with activities and assessments. With links to various websites containing information on alphabet history.

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