Curated OER
Greek Geography
A riddle and a class lecture kick off this lesson on Greek Geography and city features. Learners use a worksheet to answer questions related to what they learned in lecture and complete a homework assignment. Note: This is a lesson...
Curated OER
Introduction to the Civilization of Ancient Greece
Students explore Greece. In this introduction to ancient Greece instructional activity, students locate and circle the names of the bodies of water surrounding Greece, then underline the names of important cities in Greece on a world map...
Curated OER
Ancient Mediterranean Lands: A Timeline of Mediterranean Civilizations
Seventh graders create a timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations. In this Mediterranean lesson, 7th graders make a living timeline for the Mediterranean civilizations.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Mediterranean Sea
Information on the Mediterranean Sea - its history, geography, geology, climate, ecology and environmental history.
Phonecian Encyclopedia
Encyclopedia Phoeniciana: Phoenicia
The first paragraph gives some history and major achievements of the Phoenicians. Scroll down for alphabet and other achievement information.
Other
University of Pavia: The Mediterranean Sea
This resource provides a map and other various information about the Mediterranean Sea including marine life and ecological concerns.
Other
The Etruscans: The Port
This site offers a great example of the importance of the sea in European life. Read about the Etruscans of Italy, their ports and navigation, maritime trade, and war at sea.
Boise State University
Boise State University: The Punic Wars: Carthage
A description of Carthage and its economic importance in the ancient world.
University of Calgary
Greek Colonization of the Mediterranean
Interesting map of Greek colonization around 650 B.C. Also includes areas of Etruscan and Phoenician settlements.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Malta
Presents a virtual travel guide and country profile of the European island nation of Malta, background overview, and numerous links to extensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population,...
BBC
Bbc: News: Regions and Territories: Gibraltar
BBC News features a general overview of the British territory of Gibraltar. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to recent audio and video news articles, a timeline of...
Science Struck
Science Struck: Facts About Mediterranean Sea
Presents information about the Mediterranean Sea. Looks at the meaning of its name, its size, islands and coastline, subdivisions, the unique characteristics from being landlocked, and its biodiversity.
University of California
Earthguide: Maps: Shaded Relief: Mediterranean [Pdf]
View a digital image of a colored shaded relief map of the Mediterranean.