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Bijleveld Books: Life Among Ruins: Greece and Turkey Between Past & Present

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating exhibition of the impact that living among the ruins of earlier civilizations has on people's lives. This online exhibit presents the illustrated records of European travelers to the Mediterranean from the 17th to the 19th...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Greece. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece the Ancient Greeks

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the ancient Greeks. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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World History Encyclopedia

World History Encyclopedia: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
A good resource for information on Ancient Greece. Delves into the early history, the Mycenaean Civilization and their Gods, the Archaic Period, the Classical Period, and Alexander the Great. Features a timeline of historical facts.
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Read Works

Read Works: Ancient Greece Greek Drama

For Teachers 3rd
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the birth of theater in ancient Greece. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Myths From Around the World: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discover the famous myth from Greece about Heracles, son of Zeus. Learn about the 12 deadly labors that Heracles was condemned to perform.
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A&E Television

History.com: How the Ancient Greeks Designed the Parthenon to Impress and Last

For Students 9th - 10th
This icon of classical architecture perched atop the Acropolis has dominated the Athens skyline for 2,500 years. Few monuments in the world are more recognizable than the Parthenon. Sitting atop a limestone hill rising some 500 feet...
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BBC

Bbc: Greek

For Students 5th - 8th
Learn about the lasting impact Ancient Greece had in our world. Gather information about the Olympics, the first Democracy, and other notable cultural developments in this easy to use website.
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Latimer Clarke Corporation

Atlapedia Online: Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has information about Greece and its geography, climate, people, religions, languages, history, economy, etc.
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Other

Hellenic Electronic Center: A Few Words About Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hellenic Electronic Center provides a survey of the geography of Greece, its climate, and plant life.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Greece

For Students 1st - 9th
Visit this site to learn about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Greece.
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Other

Greece Through the Peloponnesian War

For Students 9th - 10th
A lecture on the history of Greece from the Archaic period (Dark Ages) through the end of the Peloponnesian War. The author discusses the major events and leaders in Greek history.
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Other

Athens, Greece Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
A directory of tourist information about the city of Athens, Greece.
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Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Ancient History Sourcebook: Herodotus Xerxes Invades Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Fordham University provides a detailed account of Xerxes plans to invade Greece, the size of his army, his entry into Thrace and the attack on the Athenians.
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Steven Kreis, PhD

The History Guide: Classical Greece, 500 323 b.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Persian invasion of Greece, the Age of Pericles, the Peloponnesian War, and the culture of Classical Greece.
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Other

Wesleyan: Ancient Greece: Roles of Women, Children and Men

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed explanation of the role of women and children in the social and political life of ancient Greece.
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University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece: Time Periods

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at periods in the history of Greece going back to 6000 BC. Covers Neolithic, Early Bronze, Minoan, Mycenaean, Dark Ages, Archaic, Classical, and Hellenistic. Each period links to a page of more detailed information.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy

For Students 5th - 7th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Mythology of Ancient Greece and Italy by Thomas Keightley, a book of myths for children.
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University Press

University Press: Architecture in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
A good basic reference on the main types of temple architecture in ancient Greece, including Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian. Also includes information on architecture, the Parthenon, and sculpture in ancient Greece, with accompanying links...
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BBC

Bbc: Why Greece's Problems Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
BBC correspondent Jorn Madslien summarizes the economic problems plaguing Greece and discusses why these problems are significant to the global community. (February 11, 2010)
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Other

Theatre and Drama in Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief description of how societal traditions developed into theater in Ancient Greece. Includes well-known playwrights and plays as well as links to comprehensive information within and outside of the site.
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BBC

Bbc: Bitesize: The Ancient Greeks at War

For Students 2nd - 6th
Learn about the ancient Greeks at war, the soldiers, and their equipment. Click on a scene to find out about some famous ancient Greek battles.
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PBS

Pbs: The Rest of the World in Time of Classical Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of what was happening in other world cultures during the Classical period in ancient Greece.
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Online Learning Haven

Online Learning Haven: Ancient Greece

For Students 6th - 8th
Article on ancient Greece with brief summaries of ancient Greek society, gods and goddesses, literature, and much more.

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