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Cultures of the Mountains and the Sea: Mycenaean, Minoan, and Dorian cultures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Sometimes the most fascinating stories are true. Uncover the basic origins, contributions, and interactions that lead to Greek culture. Concepts covered are environmental effects on culture, Greek life,  Mycenaean, Minoan, and Dorian...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Minoan Pottery - A History Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Accent your next ancient pottery art project with easy-to-follow background information. An article describes the background, significance, and history of Minoan Pottery. It includes links to images, sites and ideas. Tip: This is a great...
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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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Worksheet
Curated OER

Minoan and Mycenaean Comparison and Contrast

For Students 5th - 8th
In this ancient history worksheet, students compare and contrast the Minoan and Mycenaean cultures in the given chart. They identify their art, trade, building techniques, language, religion, and the area that they were each located.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Bronze Age Ship in 2004

For Students 8th - 12th
In this geography worksheet, learners read an excerpt about a ship from the Bronze Age. They identify and name countries that the ancient Minoan sea travelers traded with and what they exchanged. Then students examine the drawing and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Culture of the Minoan

For Students 6th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students identify and name various aspects of the Minoan culture. They complete ten different blank shapes that explain their religion, transportation, entertainment, education, government, money, and how they...
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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

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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Other

St. Louis Public Schools: Ancient Civilizations [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This slide presentation provides information regarding how geography affected cultural development during the development of early civilization. It describes city-states, early religious beliefs, social structure and technology of the...
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Website
Other

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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Website
Other

Sacred Sites: Parthenon

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on sacred sites, and provides an excellent, intelligent article written about the Parthenon in Greece. Includes a good photograph as well.