Curated OER
Sparta and Athens
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
Curated OER
Ancient Greece: The Olympics and the Gods
Research Ancient Greece, the Olympic games, and Greek mythology. Young historians will research Ancient Greece and complete multiple activities about the history and culture. This is a unit of lessons.
Curated OER
Did You Know this about the Greeks?
In this world history worksheet, students research and write what they know about the Greeks on the lines provided. There are two spaces for writing on the sheet.
Curated OER
Greek Theatre
In this literature worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms and names related to the Greek Theatre. There are 24 words/names located in the puzzle.
Other
Hinduwebsite: Gods and Goddesses
An introduction to the Hindu pantheon. Explains how the "many gods" of Hinduism are actually manifestations of the one God.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Greek Gods
This lesson includes some of the main Greek mythological gods and a short description about each Gods area of importance.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Deity
Explains the concept of a deity and its place in mythology and religion. The different forms of theism are described, and the place of deities in various religious belief systems.
Other
World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Aztec Period
This resource endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Aztecs is that of a violent society that routinely massacred people for religious and...
National Earth Science Teachers Association
Windows to the Universe: Tsuki Yomi
Use this essay from the Windows to the Universe to learn more about Japanese mythology. "Tsuki-Yomi was the Moon god according the oldest Japanese religion, Shinto, which means 'the way of the gods.'"
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Arachne
Iseult Gillespie shares how one such unnerving transformation befell the spinner Arachne.
Mythweb
Mythweb
Mythweb is devoted to the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology. Students can click on the Greek character they'd like to study, and read more information for that character.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Tragedy
This encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia about tragedies discusses its Greek origins; the typical characteristics of a tragedy; and lists some examples of ancient Greek, Roman, English, and modern-day writers of tragedies.
Other
Edkins Family Index Page: Minerva Goddess of Wisdom
Quick overview of Minerva - her role in Greek society, and her support of Perseus when he killed Medusa.
Other
Anthropomorphism
A good, concise definition of anthropomorphism in mythologies, art and literature.
Other
World Museum of Man: Pre Columbian Mayan Period
The World Museum of Man endeavours to construct pictures of ancient cultures based on clues from their tools and weapons. The picture left behind of the Maya is that of a scientifically advanced society, but one devoted to gods that...
Able Media
Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Intro to Odyssey
[Free Registration/Login Required] Greek and Roman mythology come alive as students follow Odysseus's journey. Epic poetry and heroes are introduced.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: Ancient China
This large site is a personal site from teachers Don and Lin Donn that contains information on life during the Shang & Chou Dynasties. It is divided into sections about: family, ancestor worship, oracle bones, kings and nobles,...
Other
Egypt Art: Mythology Gallery Directory
This site is a personal site that chronicles Egyptian gods and goddesses, myths, battles, and legends which are discussed here in text that is easily understood. There is also a section on The Book of the Dead, a Glossary of Egyptian...
Encyclopedia Mythica
Encyclopedia Mythica: Kali
This site provides a picture and very brief description of what Kali means to the Hindu religion.