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Lesson Plan
National First Ladies' Library

Digging up the Past: Sir Arthur Evans and the Palace at Knossos

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the excavations of the Palace of Knossos on the Island of Crete. They create a simulated news broadcasting on the work of Sir Arthur Evans and his colleges. In their news investigation, learners cover such topics...
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Handout
Other

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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Handout
Other

The Plumber: History of Plumbing: Crete

For Students 9th - 10th
Details the elaborate plumbing systems put into use by Minoans.
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Graphic
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Minoan Costume

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief but detailed account of what typical Minoan men and women would wear. Observations come from a variety of artifacts and show the advanced technology of the culture.
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Website
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Hellenic Ministry of Culture: The Palace of Knossos

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hellenic Ministry of Culture offers basic background information about the Palace of Knossos and the frescoes inside. A bit of information about the excavations by Arthur Evans is included.
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Article
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Mediterranean Basic Chronology: The Palace at Knossos

For Students 9th - 10th
This short article concentrates on the Minoan culture within the Palace at Knossos and how the art on the walls reflected the Minoan culture.
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Handout
Other

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.
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Graphic
Curated OER

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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Graphic
Curated OER

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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Graphic
Curated OER

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.