Curated OER
Arrow Word Search
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the words that are related to the Athenian arrow and the answers are found through clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Spaces and Places
Students identify three-dimensional forms in various buildings and construct three-dimensional paper forms.
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Ask a Volcanologist
Students ask a professional volcanologist a question online. This lesson allows students to ask questions that they have chosen, and it makes scientists seem more personal to Students.
Read Works
Read Works: Architecture the Parthenon
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about The Parthenon as an example of ancient Greek architecture. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Parthenon
The temple known as the Parthenon was built on the Acropolis of Athens between 447 and 438 B.CE. It is decorated with marble sculptures representing scenes from Athenian cult and mythology. View pictures and read descriptions in this...
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Digital Greece: The Parthenon Frieze
Interactive site about the Parthenon and the Parthenon Frieze. The original site is in Greek, and the English version can be accessed through a link at the bottom right.
A&E Television
History.com: How the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress and Last
This icon of classical architecture perched atop the Acropolis has dominated the Athens skyline for 2,500 years. Few monuments in the world are more recognizable than the Parthenon. Sitting atop a limestone hill rising some 500 feet...
PBS
Pbs Nova: Secrets of the Parthenon: Scenes From a Marble Quarry
Learn about the tools and technologies that Greek stonemasons used to cut and shape blocks of marble destined for the Parthenon. Also learn about how the stone was transported to the building site and set into place.
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The Restitution of the Parthenon Marbles
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture's site on the controversy surrounding Lord Elgin's removal of the Parthenon sculptures from 1801-1811. The Sculptures are now located in the British Museum.
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Porter Gaud: Greek Architecture: The Parthenon
A set of notes on one of the most famous temples in the ancient world. The author discusses the building of the temple along with a detailed description and an analysis of the various statues.
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Canon 3 D Paper Craft Buildings: Parthenon
This resource provides a detailed paper-folding activity that provides templates and instructions for building a three-dimensional paper model of the Parthenon. Instructions require download.
The British Museum
The British Museum: Parthenon
Follow the procession of figures along the Parthenon frieze in a click-through visual recreation.
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St. Bonaventure University: Parthenon Floor Plan
This site provides a sketch of the floor plan of the Parthenon. Includes pictures of the Parthenon and other ancient Greek Temples.
PBS
Pbs: The Buildings of the Acropolis
A description of the buildings of the acropolis of Athens - the Parthenon and Erectheum.
Other
The Museum of Unnatural Mystery: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was part of the great Temple of Zeus situated at the site of the ancient Olympic games. Similar in design to the Temple of Artemis and the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus...
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Science Kids: Science Images: The Parthenon, Athens, Ancient Greece
The Parthenon was built nearly 2500 years ago as a temple to the Greek goddess named Athena. Built on the Athenian Acropolis it remains to this day as an important symbol of ancient Greece.
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Sacred Sites: Parthenon
This resource focuses on sacred sites, and provides an excellent, intelligent article written about the Parthenon in Greece. Includes a good photograph as well.
Columbia University
Columbia University: Ancient Architecture
Learn about ancient architecture and explore 360 degrees panoramas of buildings in Egypt, Greece, Portugal, Italy, and Sicily. Includes an interactive plan of a 3D reconstruction of the Parthenon, and features the project page for this...
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Canal Kids: Mundo (Natural & Historical World Wonders)
The "Mundo" area of Canal Kids highlights forty of the world's natural and historical wonders. Pick a location from the drop-down menu and get background information on the Parthenon, Mount Fuji, the Grand Canyon, the Great Wall of...
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Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Group of the Kekropides
Image of the Group of the Kekropides from the Parthenon pediment. Includes the piece's dimensions, materials, and inventory number. Accompanied by a list of suggested resources for further study.
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Bernard Suzanne: Athens Map in Socrates and Plato's Time
This interesting site starts out with a map of the Agora of Acropolis. By clicking on various locations of the map, you are linked to more detailed descriptions. Scroll down below the map for an alphabetical listing of different Greek...
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Treasuries
This site from the Tufts University provides a discussion of the Treasuries, public works built in the classical period of ancient Greece. Tells what they were used for and how they were constructed.