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Knossos

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to a guide to its ruins, the Palace at Knossos is discussed, the ancient Minoan site discovered by the archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans.
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The Plumber: History of Plumbing: Crete

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the elaborate plumbing systems put into use by Minoans.
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Ancient greece.org: Minoan Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Captivating collection of information and images of Minoan civilization. Minoan history, architecture, art, culture, and more and covered on this site.
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Handout
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Foundation of Hellenic World: From Ancient Olympia to Athens of 1896

For Students 9th - 10th
History timeline with informational text begins with Ancient Olympia and takes viewers on a journey through the Minoans and Myceneans, Homer and the Polis to Athens of 1896.
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PPT
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Power Point: Minoan and Mycenaean Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
PowerPoint presentation by History teacher, Tom Richey, explains the history of the Minoans and Mycenaeans in ancient Greece.
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Unit Plan
Tom Richey

Tom Richey: Ancient Greece: Part I: C. 2700 500 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module on ancient Greece in which Tom Richey teaches us about the history, literature and culture, as well as the Mycenaean and Minoan civilizations. Includes unit materials, videos and lecture notes.
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Handout
NBC

Nbc: Olive Branch Solves a Bronze Age Mystery

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the discovery of an olive branch that had been buried by a volcanic eruption on Santorini. This discovery is challenging the timeline of the history of Greek Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Minos

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive article detailing the mythology of King Minos with hyperlinks to additional information and related topics.
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Handout
Stephen Byrne

History for Kids: Greek History

For Students 1st - 7th
Introduction to the wonders of Greek history designed for elementary age students provides an overview of early Greek civilization with map and images. Contains resources for teachers including worksheets, activities, and quiz.
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Crete Tournet: Minos,king of Crete

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has brief information about Minos, the King of Crete.
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Article
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Ancient greece.org: History of Minoan Crete

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief article regarding the history of Minoan Crete.
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Minoan Art

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting discussion and examples of Minoan painting, pottery, palaces, and metalwork. There are hyperlinks to other aspects of Minoan culture.