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Penguin Publishing

Penguin Random House: "The Mousetrap" Teacher Guide [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Mousetrap" 21-page teacher guide includes excellent activities for exploring murder mysteries. Also included are synopsis, activities, and discussion topics for this play as well as "Ten Little Indians," "Appointment with Death,"...
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Ephesus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site focuses on the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, a well preserved ancient city on the coast of Asia Minor, which was the home of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven World Wonders.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Submersibles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the technology that's involved in oceanography. This resource contains descriptions and pictures of thirteen different submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
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Ed Koday

Web Archive: Scarab Beetles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Dung, rhinoceros, Hercules, sacred scarab: These are the names of some of the most well known beetles in the scarab beetle family. This large family of more than 30,000 species has some of the most awesome beetles in the insect...
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Other

Constellations Web Page: The Constellations

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about 88 constellations, including the myths associated with them and details of the major astronomical objects that are part of them.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Internet Classics Archive: Heracles by Euripides

For Students 9th - 10th
MIT's Internet Classics Archive offers a complete text of the famous tragedy by Euripides.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Erymanthian Boar

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for the wild Erymanthian Boar that Herakles must capture alive for his Fourth Labour. Describes the history of the boar and how Herakles successfully captured the wild beast.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Hesperides

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Hesperides, the keeper of the golden apples that Herakles must steal for his Eleventh Labour. Describes the plan that Herakles devised to obtain the precious apples.
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Nemean Lion

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for the Nemean Lion, the First Labour of Herakles. Describes the attack between Herakles and the beast and its symbolism.
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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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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Thomas Hart Benton

For Students 9th - 10th
As part of the Smithsonian Art Museum's database of artists, this site provides brief biographical information on Thomas Hart Benton in addition to an extensive listing of his works as displayed at the museum.
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Handout
Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Heracles

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site focuses on the Greek hero Heracles including his ancestry, pictures, events in his life, and links to myths about him.
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Activity
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Hydra

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Hydra, the monster Herakles has been sent to destroy as part of his Second Labour. Explores the teamwork between Herakles and Iolas during the battle against the snake-like monster.
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Mythweb

Mythweb: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website is a very in-depth source for facts and images associated with Greek mythology. Also provides a website for teachers with teaching tips and ideas for mythological studies.
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Handout
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's collection of Greek and Roman myths is available here in full text format. A little known feature of this work is its sections on Eastern mythology, Northern mythology and a section on Druid religion.
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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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Activity
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Augean Stables

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary definition of King Elis' filthy Augean Stables which Herakles must clean for his Fifth Labour. Describes what animals were kept in the stables and how Herakles was able to wash away the dirt.
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Activity
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Cretan Bull

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary definition of the Cretan Bull which Herakles must bring to Argos for his Seventh Labour. Describes the battle between Herakles and the beast.
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Activity
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Keryneian Stag

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry for Artemis' Keryneian Stag in which Herakles must capture alive and unhurt as part of his Third Labour. Identifies how Herakles captures the beast and successfully take the stag back to Argos.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Pompeii, a.d. 79

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Pompeii showing Gate of Herculaneum (A), Gate of Vesuvius (B), Gate of Capua (C), Gate of Nola (D), Gate of Sarno (E), Gate of Nocera (F), Gate of Sabiae(G), Gate of the Seashore (H), Forum (I), Temple of Jupiter (J), Basilica...
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Victors at the Olympic Games

For Students 9th - 10th
From a very remote period, the Greeks had been accustomed to engage in contests of strength and agility during their times of festivity, and also at the funerals of distinguised persons. Iphitus conceived the idea of establishing a...
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University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Labors of Heracles

For Students 9th - 10th
Illustrated dictionary entry explains the twelve tasks assigned to Heracles by Eurystheus, King of Argos.
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TES Global

Blendspace: The Lightning Thief

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
A thirteen-part learning module including links to informational sites about Greek gods and goddesses, a rap song, the Greek alphabet, several myths followed by questions or assessments, and a dictionary. All links provide background...

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