Review myths and the characters therein, connecting them to vocabulary words in the English language today. Begin by searching online for myths and character names. With at least ten names that are familiar English words, learners use...

Sixth graders play a powerpoint jeopardy game. This can be used as a test or as a way to review information. This is a culminating test for our unit on Ancient Worlds. The jeopardy game is based on goals in math, language arts, and...

Students create Greek gifts out of paper as a review for an upcoming quiz. They are to use a manila envelope to create what they felt was an important gift the Greeks gave. Once the gift has been created, it is placed into a big bag...

Learners explore the evolution of coins, and create their own coin, using the various features that have been carried over into modern times.

Students are introduced to mythology and create modern versions of ancient myths based on figures represented on modern U.S. coins.

Eighth graders describe, analyze and evaluate the history of ancient Greece from 2000 to 300 B.C. They explore the influence of geography on Greek economical, social, and political development.

Students study the U.S. Constitutional System and how it compares with forms of democracy that developed in ancient Greece and Rome. They list and explain the requirements it takes to form a society to be considered a nation.

Third graders read fiction and nonfiction works for comprehension. Using the internet, 3rd graders participate in a WebQuest. They compare and contrast the Olympics in ancient Greece to the modern day Olympics. Afterwards, students...

Learners use the Internet to research one of Shakespeare's plays. They read two myths and create their own script for the play. They also examine the history of Ancient Greece.

Sixth graders research different aspects of Ancient Greek culture to determine how it has affected modern life. They design a multimedia presentation using the research information.

Students study about Aristotle, Plato, and Socrates and how their role affected the Greek culture. They look at a video clip from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure and note similarities and differences from the movie and what is in...

Students recognize the features and characteristics of myths, the role myths played in Greek culture, and choose a writing project.  In this Greek mythology lesson plan, students are introduced to Greek mythology and work in...

Students develop a dramatization of "Odysseus and the Cyclops." In this english lesson, students discuss the importance of a person's identity. They reflect on how ancient Greeks value their identity based on this mythology.

Students research global cultures by creating a model in class. In this Greek history lesson, students identify the Parthenon, what it represented and the architectural achievements used to create it. Students identify some elements of...

Young scholars explore the growing trade and tourist relationship between Greece and Turkey. They then research key event in Greco-Turkish history from each sides perspective to create political cartoons and a time line for classroom...

Students understand the evolution of the atomic model from Ancient Greece to the present. They then choose one of the options as a project using class time to do research and to be creative.

Students create authentic Greek paintings on clay tiles using knowledge learned about Greek art and painting techniques. This lesson is highly adaptable and can be accomplished in less than a week if focus is altered and less time is...

Seventh graders are introduced to the different styles of Greek theatres. As a class they discuss the level of sophistication in different areas and the purpose of the theater. To end the lesson, they practice the techniques of the...

Learners use a thesaurus on the internet to explore the meanings of Greek and Latin roots. They find definitions of given words, draw a concept map for root words, and write four synonyms for each word. Students discover how Latin and...

In this literature worksheet, learners find the words that are related to the naming of Greek Gods. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.

Students explore Greek culture. In this Greek art lesson, students identify Greek art and create their own piece of art. Students view the Black-Figure Neck Amphora and discuss its details. Students then sketch their own art on paper to...

Students study the evolution of Greek and Roman art in pottery and human form. They examine how the artistic evolution is related to discoveries in science and travel through the lessons in this unit.

High schoolers explore the roles of artists, art historians and archaeologists. They discover the role of professionals in restoring lost or damaged artwork. Students examine the characteristics of Greek art.

Want to know more about Ancient history? Young historians will read a minimum of two web sites to complete the chart "Residents of Olympus". They choose one Greek god or goddess to research. This could be a small group activity or...