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The Stoa Consortium: The Lysikrates Monument & Street of the Tripods

For Students 9th - 10th
The Lysikrates Monument is the best preserved example of a choregic monument. Wealthy Athenian citizens financed the training and outfitting of choruses for competitive dramatical and musical performances. The producer (called the...
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Materials and Minerals

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven hands-on lessons module that allows students to learn about materials and minerals. These inquiry-based explorations investigate properties of materials, where mineral deposits can be found, how deposits are formed, how minerals...
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BBC

Bbc: History: British Prehistory

For Students 9th - 10th
Site from BBC contains information on the Britons, the Tribes of Britain, the Mummies of Cladh Hallan, Life in an Iron Age Village, and more information on the prehistoric British Isles. Archived.
Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Introduction to Ancient Greek History

For Students 9th - 10th
Consisting of twenty-four video lectures, this introductory course in Greek history traces the development of Greek civilization as manifested in political, intellectual, and creative achievements from the Bronze Age to the end of the...
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Curated OER

Baur South Wedge Tomb [11K B]

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-page looks at Ireland during the Bronze Age, including aspects of their technology, culture, and everyday life during this period.
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Curated OER

Bohonagh Stone Circle [16K B]

For Students 9th - 10th
This web-page looks at Ireland during the Bronze Age, including aspects of their technology, culture, and everyday life during this period.
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Image Showing Stonehenge, Built Between 3,000 1,800 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A short history of the Bronze Age in Britain reviews the major accomplishments of the people of Britain from around 2000 B.C. to about 650 B.C.
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece: Time Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Aegean Prehistoric Archaeology: Troy Vii, Trojan War

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed, scholarly article examines archaeological evidence and draws conclusions about the reality of the Trojan War.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: Aegean Prehistoric Archaeology: Aspects of Mycenaean Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
This page has a detailed explanation of an ancient shipwreck that archaeologists use to reconstruct the character of Mycenaean trade. Also provides a shorter, general discussion of the goods and raw materials that were important to this...
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Indus Valley Civilisation

For Students 9th - 10th
At this Wikipedia site you can read about chronology, geography and history of the Harappan civilisation in the Indus River Basin.
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BBC

Bbc: History: Dig Deeper Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students examine archaeological sites and treasures from Britain's past. The learning game tests students' knowledge of ancient history and archaeology. The resource consists of an interactive timeline, learning game, articles, and...
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The Ruins of Troy

For Students 6th - 8th
This article surveys the history and excavation of the Bronze Age city of Troy.
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Etc: Islands of Aegean Sea With the Coasts of Greece and Asia Minor, 1600 265 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the islands of the Aegean Sea with the coasts of Greece and Asia Minor during the Bronze Age, showing the mainland and island territories and important cities of the time.
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Logan Museum of Anthropology: European Prehistoric Cultures

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibition that provides a timeline of the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze and Iron ages in Europe. Click on the tools for further explanations of the cultures during that era. Explanations are short, but great...
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Ancient greece.org: History of Greece: Periods Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline of the ancient periods of Greek history.
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Trojan Horse

For Students 6th - 8th
This article surveys the history and excavation of the Bronze Age city of Troy.
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Unesco: Sweden: Rock Carvings in Tanum

For Students 9th - 10th
The rock carvings in Tanum, in the north of Bohuslan, are a unique artistic achievement not only for their rich and varied motifs (depictions of humans and animals, weapons, boats and other subjects) but also for their cultural and...
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Web Gallery of Art: The Age of Bronze

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Age of Bronze", created by Auguste Rodin in 1877 (Bronze, height 181 cm).
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Web Gallery of Art: The Age of Bronze

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Age of Bronze", created by Pietro Da Cortona from 1637-41 (Fresco).
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Curated OER

Unesco: Malta: Megalithic Temples of Malta

For Students 9th - 10th
Seven megalithic temples are found on the islands of Malta and Gozo, each the result of an individual development. The two temples of Ggantija on the island of Gozo are notable for their gigantic Bronze Age structures. On the island of...