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Primary
Ibis Communications

Eye Witness: Alexander Defeats the Persians, 331 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides a general overview of Alexander's conquering of Persia in 331 B.C. Read the account of the Battle of Gaugamela written in the 2nd century AD but based on contemporary sources.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical material on the life and times of Alexander the Great informs with text, photos and map, timeline, video and links to related content.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource for information on Ancient Greece. Delves into the early history, the Mycenaean Civilization and their Gods, the Archaic Period, the Classical Period, and Alexander the Great. Features a timeline of historical facts.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Chaeronea

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference material provides details on one of the most renowned of all Greek battles, the Battle of Chaeronea. Discusses the preliminaries, the battle, and the aftermath.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Battle of Gaugamela

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference page provides detailed information on the Battle of Gaugamela, the final meeting between Alexander the Great of Macedon and King Darius III of Persia.
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Website
BBC

Bbc: Alexander the Great: Hunting for a New Past

For Students 9th - 10th
What kind of man was Alexander the Great? We are familiar with many of his achievements, but has he been over-romanticized? This summary focuses on his personality traits and includes a timeline and biography for further research.
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Other

Student Reader: Hellenic vs Hellenistic Civilization

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the differences between the Hellenic and Hellenistic ages. The Hellenic age was prior to the time of Alexander the Great, and the Hellenistic age followed it.
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Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
A learning module that begins with "Alexander the Great" by USHistory.org, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free teacher...
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Unit Plan
abcteach

Abcteach: People

For Teachers 1st - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Print worksheets from biographies and autobiographies from famous people such as Sally Ride, Clara Barton, Abraham Lincoln, Francis Scott Key, Alexander the Great and many more.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Persian Art, an Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a short history of Persian art and culture and view pictures in this introductory article.
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Persepolis: The Audience Hall of Darius and Xerxes

For Students 9th - 10th
Famous for monumental architecture, Persian kings established numerous monumental centers. This article looks at one of those centers: Persepolis. Read about the history and view pictures of the architecture, art, and sculptures of...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Alexander the Great provides a brief account of his life.
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Philosophy Pages

Philosophy Pages: Aristotle (384 322 Bce)

For Students 9th - 10th
The life, philosophy and metaphysics of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed. The aim of Aristotle's logical treatises (known as the Organon) was to develop a universal method of reasoning by means of which it would be possible to learn...
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Other

The House of Ptolemy: Home Page

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive directory of Internet resources related to the Macedonian Dynasty in Egypt.
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Other

Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the beliefs of Aristotle, his contributions to logic, and why he had to flee Athens at the time of Alexander's death.
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Other

The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenic Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main features of the Hellenic Age in ancient Greece, and examines Hellenic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
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Other

The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenistic Age

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes the main features of the Hellenistic Age in ancient Greece, which began during the reign of Alexander the Great. Also examines Hellenistic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
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Other

Virginia Theological Seminary: Midterm Definitions: Hellenization

For Students 9th - 10th
Defines hellenization, Alexander's goals, and obstacles he faced.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Kid's Biography: Alexander the Great

For Students 3rd - 8th
Investigate Alexander the Great's biography on this site. Learn about the great general and commander of Ancient Greece.
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Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Alexander the Great

For Students 1st - 7th
Overview of the history of Alexander the Great tells us about his early life, conquests, and his death. Site contains activities, worksheets, and quizzes.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Book of Daniel

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and in-depth look at the book of Daniel, its main religious significance and themes. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around...
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Handout
Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Alexander the Great

For Students 9th - 10th
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Alexander the Great.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Alexander the Great

For Students 2nd - 8th
Explore the life of Alexander the Great and his Empire.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Alexander the Great, Synopsys

For Students 9th - 10th
Follow Alexander the Great as he builds a tremendous empire, significantly changing and improving geography and history.