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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Atlantis: Defining Seasons All Over the World

For Students K - 1st
Discover the seasons together with the ancient Greek philosopher Plato. Did you know it is summer on Atlantis when it is winter in Australia?
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University of California

Ucmp: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and philosophical treatises of Aristotle (384-322 BCE) are surveyed, including his writings on biology, zoology and physics.
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Curated OER

Ancient Greek Philosophy: Thales of Miletus

For Students 9th - 10th
Includes a short summary of the life and work of the Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus. Discusses his life, work in Astronomy and Mathematics, and view of water and pantheism. Also includes a couple of quotations that make reference to...
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Other

Western Kentucky University: The Atomism of Democritus

For Students 9th - 10th
An essay explaining the atomist beliefs of the philosopher Democritus.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Epicureanism

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia provides detailed information on Epicureanism, a system of philosophy based on the teachings of Epicurus.
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Other

The Basics of Philosophy: Zeno of Elea

For Students 9th - 10th
Looks at the life of Zeno of Elea (c. 490 - 430 B.C.) and at his paradoxes, of which eight survived. His ideas were at odds with Aristotle, who disagreed with him. Many philosophers have grappled with his paradoxes, and even today, some...
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University of St Andrews: Mathematics Archive: Democritus of Abdera

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides an excellent biography of Democritus of Abdera, an ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician. Discusses his life, travels, and contributions to the fields of philosophy and, to an extent, mathematics.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains s biography of Aristotle. Learn about One of the philosophers of Ancient Greece.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Aeschylus

For Students 9th - 10th
(525-456 B.C.) Ancient Greek philosopher, founder of Greek tragedies
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Picture of Thales

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a detailed biography and discussion of the contributions of the ancient Greek philosopher Thales. Part of a larger mathematics site, this page focuses primarily on his contributions to Geometry.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Epicurus

For Students 9th - 10th
Epicurus was an ancient Greek philosopher and the founder of the school of philosophy called Epicureanism. Only a few fragments and letters remain of Epicurus's 300 written works. Much of what is known about Epicurean philosophy derives...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Plato

For Students 9th - 10th
(525-456 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher
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Other

Aristotle

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the beliefs of Aristotle, his contributions to logic, and why he had to flee Athens at the time of Alexander's death.