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Georges Rouault Portraits
Students create portraits using brown construction paper, paints, and brushes in this 4th through 6th grade Art lesson. Emphasis is placed upon the artwork of Georges Rouault and the lesson includes resource links for background...
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Birth Control By Law? - Legislative Hearing
Learners examine the laws concerning birth control. They express their opinions about the mandatory birth control use by substance users. They explain and justify their opinions.
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Match Capitals to Their States- Internet Activity
In this state capital matching worksheet, students use a given web site to match the name of each state with its capital. They use the names of the capitals that are located in a word bank at the bottom of the page when searching for...
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Arrow Word Search
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that are related to the Athenian arrow and the answers are found through clicking the link at the bottom of the page.
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Non-Defining Relative Clauses
In this non-defining relative clauses worksheet, 7th graders review and discuss what non-defining relative clauses are and how to use them in writing. Students answer six questions regarding relative clauses.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Ancient Greece: Ancient Olympia
This site focuses on Ancient Olympia, an archaeological site of Peloponnese, in southern Greece known as the Cradle of the Olympic Games. The Games were played in Zeus's honor; they dated back to 776 BC and were held every four years.
United Nations
Unesco: Archaeological Site of Olympia
This World Heritage website features Olympia, the site of the ancient Greek Olympics. Found here are a description, links, a map, documentation, and photos of its many archaeological treasures.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Manet's Olympia
How much do you know about the painting Olympia by Edouard Manet? Find out by answering this four-question multiple-choice and true/false quiz. Check each answer before moving to the next question. Hints are available for each question.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Live From Ancient Olympia!
In this lesson plan, learners will consider "Live from Ancient Olympia!." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.
Other
Foundation of Hellenic World: From Ancient Olympia to Athens of 1896
History timeline with informational text begins with Ancient Olympia and takes viewers on a journey through the Minoans and Myceneans, Homer and the Polis to Athens of 1896.
University of Oxford (UK)
Beazley Archive: Olympia
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
Tufts University
Tour of Olympia: Ancient Olympic Events
Like the modern sport of wrestling, an athlete needed to throw his opponent on the ground, landing on a hip, shoulder, or back for a fair fall.
Other
The Museum of Unnatural Mystery: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
The Statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was part of the great Temple of Zeus situated at the site of the ancient Olympic games. Similar in design to the Temple of Artemis and the Parthenon, the Temple of Zeus...
Archaeological Institute of America
The Ancient Olympics: Winning at Olympia
New studies challenge traditional notions about Greek Athletes and why they competed.
Other
The Games at Olympia
Go back in time and discover the festivities that occurred during the 5 days of the ancient Olympics.
Other
Foundation of the Hellenic World: Olympics Through Time
Learn about the long and fascinating history of the Olympics, beginning with a foot race in Olympia in 776 BC. The site is divided into two parts. The first covers Ancient Olympia up to Athens of 1896. The second covers Athens of 1896 up...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Wnba Supermom
In this video segment from TV411, WNBA player Olympia Scott Richardson discusses her techniques for effective time management.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Plan of Olympia, 776 445 Bc
A plan of the ancient Greek sanctuary of Olympia, the site of the Olympic Games. Olympia is near the Peloponnese city of Elis. The plan shows the location of the stadium, gymnasium, temple, and other ancient features, including buildings...
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View of Olympia. Photo. Florence Maskell.
Illustrated dictionary entry for Olympia, the location of the statue of Zeus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Describes the significance of Olympia to the Greeks and the history of the area.
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A View on Cities: Philadelphia: Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna
Cruiser Olympia & submarine Becuna (Philadelphia)
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Olympia Buildings
Buildings and Environs of Olympia (Restoration) - Morey, 1903
BBC
Bbc: Bitesize: How Did the Olympic Games Begin?
Take a look at the ancient Olympics and learn about some of the sporting events at the games. There is a virtual tour of Olympia, the site of the Olympic games.
Tufts University
Tufts University: The Ancient Olympics
Here at the Tufts University you can find a wealth of information regarding the Ancient Olympics. Content compares the ancient Olympics to our modern games, provides a tour of Ancient Olympia, defines the "Olympic spirit," and includes...
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Web Gallery of Art: Olympia
An image of "Olympia", created by Carl Rottmann in 1839 (Stone, 162 x 206 cm).
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