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Ancient Greece

It Came From Greek Mythology
The lessons in this unit provide you with an opportunity to use online resources to enliven encounters with Greek mythology.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=234  

Greek Mythology: Cultures and Art
Students use the Internet, library, and in-class resources to discover basic elements of Greek mythology
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/content/2125/  

The Greek Alphabet
This lesson is about the Greeks, who inherited the alphabet invented by the Phoenicians, and used it to write their great literature.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=519  

Expeditions: Ancient Greece
In this lesson students design a new subway station in Athens that will include a museum of ancient artifacts, artworks, and ruins.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/activities/17/greece.html  

The Olympic Medal: It's All Greek to Us!
Students learn about the Greek alphabet and the significance of the inscription on the Athens 2004 Olympic medal.
http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=583  

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