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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Aphrodite with Eros on a Dolphin at Her Side

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students analyze Greek sculpture. In this Greek sculpture lesson plan, students review the roles and responsibilities of the Gods and Goddesses in the Greek pantheon. Students compare the way Greek Gods are portrayed and sculpt the...
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Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Olympian Gods: Aphrodite

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and eternal youth. It includes biographical and family information, the English and Greek pronunciations of her name, and links to her myths, pictures, places of worship,...
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Website
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides pictures (statue forms) and links to stories of each of the Olympian Gods in alphabetic order. It also has audio of both the Greek and English pronunciation of each as well as a gallery of pictures.
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Activity
Other

Isabel Allende

For Students 9th - 10th
The Chilean author Isabel Allende's official website--includes biographical information as well as summaries and reviews of her work. The site also contains a list of awards, a photo gallery, and other resources.
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Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: The Olympians

For Students 9th - 10th
Mythweb profiles selected gods and goddesses from Greek mythology who ruled from Mt. Olympus, including Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Looking at Art of Ancient Greece and Rome

For Students 9th - 10th
If your students enjoy going on scavenger hunts, then they will certainly enjoy exploring this site! There are ten questions about ancient Greek and Roman art, with answers provided at the end.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
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Interactive
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Mythology Games: Aphrodite Crossword

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of the Greek goddess Aphrodite with this crossword puzzle.
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Handout
World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Aphrodite

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a definition and overview of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty, and desire.
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Handout
Nine Planets

The Nine Planets: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth information site on Venus, complete with a thorough glossary, links to a wide array of related sites, thumbnail picture files linked to larger images, and even a short audio file from a classic symphony.
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Website
Art Institute of Chicago

Art Institute of Chicago: Roman Copy of the Aphrodite of Knidos (In Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine a Roman copy of a famous Greek original and view three accompanying video clips that provide useful background information about the statue's particulars. One explains who Aphrodite was; the second tells why this particular...
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Website
Other

Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
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Website
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Aphrodite

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Aphrodite describes her lineage and some of her principal exploits. Explore two examples of artwork depicting Aphrodite.
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Graphic
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Venus

For Students 9th - 10th
A treasure trove of images of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty. Among the more famous artworks displayed at this site include Sandro Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus," and "The Venus de Milo," the work of an unknown sculptor.
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Handout
Lin and Don Donn

Mr. Donn: Aphrodite

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Fitting for the younger set, here is a very short description of the Greed goddess Aphrodite.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Ancient Greek Gods and Goddesses

For Students 2nd - 8th
Features a list of Greek gods and goddesses of Greek mythology and other interesting facts.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Athenian White Ground Clay Vase, About 475 Bc

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Aphrodite describes her lineage and some of her principal exploits. Explore two examples of artwork depicting Aphrodite.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Marble Statue of Aphrodite. Rome, Museo Nazionale Romano

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Greek Goddess Aphrodite describes her lineage and some of her principal exploits. Explore two examples of artwork depicting Aphrodite.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Gods: Aphrodite: With Dove

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite, with a dove.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Venus / Aphrodite

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Venus / Aphrodite."