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.
Other
The Games at Olympia
Go back in time and discover the festivities that occurred during the 5 days of the ancient Olympics.
University Press
University Press: Ancient Greece
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Olympic Games Quiz
Test your knowledge over the Olympic Games. Check your answers for a review at the end of the quiz.
Other
University of Cambridge: Starry Messenger: Hipparchus and the Astrolabe
A summary of Hipparchus' achievements as an astronomical observer, concentrating on the possibility that he invented the astrolabe, a device used to tell the time at night from stellar positions. Contains more links on Hipparchus.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Ancient Civilizations and the Modern World
Learn how ancient civilzations developed based on the local physical features and how the boundaries of early civilizations compare to their modern counterparts.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Ancient Greece on Parade
Everyone loves a parade! As an end to a unit on Ancient Greece, middle schoolers will produce an Ancient Greek shoebox float celebrating one of the cultural contributions of the civilization.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Social Status, Power, and Human Burials
This activity provides you with an opportunity to start thinking about the impact that farming can have on the way humans live and relate to each other. It will also allow you to think about the kinds of questions archaeologists and...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Athenian Vases Quiz
Test your knowledge of Athenian painted ceramic vases.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: An Overview of Athenian Painted Ceramic Vases
This site provides an introduction to the different types of vases used by Ancient Greeks, including their different purposes, different descriptions, and the historical backgrounds for each.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Pergamon
Information on and images of the Ancient Greek city of Pergamon.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 1 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Greece.
Curated OER
Macmillan/mc Graw Hill: The World: Vol. 1: The Ancient World: Lesson 2 Quiz
A short quiz on ancient Greece and its conflicts with Persia.
Robert H. Sarkissian
Island of Freedom: Phidias
Short article about the Greek sculptor Phidias that discusses his work more than his life. Includes references from a couple of encyclopedias.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Herodotus
This site provides a brief biography of Herodotus and a discussion of his writing of history.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mount Parnassus
A brief encyclopedia entry from Wikipedia on Mount Parnassus. The information is short, but links are provided for additional information on related subjects.
PBS
Pbs: The Rest of the World in Time of Classical Greece
A summary of what was happening in other world cultures during the Classical period in ancient Greece.
Online Learning Haven
Online Learning Haven: Ancient Greece
Article on ancient Greece with brief summaries of ancient Greek society, gods and goddesses, literature, and much more.
Other
1st Muse: Hellenistic Art
This site from 1st Muse discusses the start of Hellenistic art, and the places in which it was formed.
Other
Childdrama.com: Paper Masks (Lesson Plan)
This lesson plan on paper masks includes a list of needed materials, instructions on making the masks, and good ideas on how to use them.
Other
The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenic Age
Describes the main features of the Hellenic Age in ancient Greece, and examines Hellenic sculpture and the different styles and influences.
Other
The Eras and Sculptures in Greek History: The Hellenistic Age
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.
Other
Hellenica World: Ancient Greek Medical Inventions
Learn about various medical devices invented and used by the ancient Greeks including "a portable waterclock used to measure the pulse of patients" and a "surgical instrument, known as 'the spoon of Diokles.'"
Able Media
Able Media: Olympus (Lesson Plan)
This site from AbleMedia details a lesson for students to research a specific Olympian god or goddess.