TeachersFirst's Ancient Greece Resources
Ancient Greece, a civilization that flourished from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE, has left an indelible mark on Western culture. This collection of resources offers a thorough look into the rich tapestry of Greek history, philosophy, art, and daily life. From the epic tales of Homer to the enduring wisdom of Socrates, from the architectural marvels of the Parthenon to the birth of democracy in Athens, these curated materials provide students with a gateway to explore one of the most influential civilizations in human history. Discover many resources to share in your lessons.
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Ancient Rome Map Activity - Sharp School
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4 to 8
The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization....more
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The Ancient Rome Map Activity resource is a downloadable PDF designed to help students explore the geography of Ancient Rome and its impact on the development of Roman civilization. This activity includes a detailed map for students to label key locations, such as the Tiber River, the Alps, and important cities like Rome and Carthage. It also features guiding questions that encourage critical thinking about how geography influenced Roman trade, military expansion, and cultural exchange.
tag(s): italy (30), map skills (63), maps (220), romans (52), rome (37)
In the Classroom
Have students use the map to trace the paths of Roman military expansion and trade routes. They can label key cities and locations where Roman influence spread and then research how these areas contributed to the growth of the empire in terms of resources, culture, and power. Students can choose a specific region within the Roman Empire (Egypt, Gaul, or Hispania) and research how its geography affected Roman life. Students can present their findings in a multimedia format such as Padlet, reviewed here or Visme, reviewed here. After completing the map, organize a debate on the impact of geography on the rise and fall of civilizations. Students can use the map to argue how geographical features like rivers, mountains, and proximity to other cultures either helped or hindered the Romans in their empire-building.Ancient Greece in 18 minutes - Arzamas
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9 to 12Arzamas's Ancient Greece in Eighteen Minutes shares highlights of the two-thousand-year civilization. The video highlights the Dark Ages, Athens and Sparta, the Graeco-Persian...more
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Arzamas's Ancient Greece in Eighteen Minutes shares highlights of the two-thousand-year civilization. The video highlights the Dark Ages, Athens and Sparta, the Graeco-Persian War, the Peloponnesian War, Alexander the Great, and the rise of Rome.
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tag(s): cultures (181), greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46)
In the Classroom
Students can use Turbo Timeline Generator, reviewed here to create a timeline of the rise and fall of Ancient Greece. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram.Ancient Greece - Happy Learning English
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5 to 8Happy Learning English offers a four-minute video on Ancient Greece. The video gives a timeline of Ancient Greece and shares where the civilization was located, government and cities,...more
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Happy Learning English offers a four-minute video on Ancient Greece. The video gives a timeline of Ancient Greece and shares where the civilization was located, government and cities, the people, philosophers, the Olympics, religion, and more.
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tag(s): cultures (181), greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46), olympics (45)
In the Classroom
Students can research each of the topics in the video more. Challenge your students to use Elementari, reviewed here to create a book on famous philosophers or gods/goddesses. Students can create a diorama of Ancient Greece's geography.Ancient Greece - 5 Things you Should Know - History for Kids - Smile and Learn
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5 to 8Smile and Learn's five-minute video on Ancient Greece features five things that you should know about the ancient civilization. The video covers the origins of Ancient Greece, government,...more
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Smile and Learn's five-minute video on Ancient Greece features five things that you should know about the ancient civilization. The video covers the origins of Ancient Greece, government, society, philosophy and knowledge, and the Olympic Games. The video resides on YouTube and may not be viewable in your classroom.
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In the Classroom
Students can research more on each of the topics in the video. Students can use Google Drawing, reviewed here to outline the government within Ancient Greek cities. Students can create their own Olympic Games to participate in.Peloponnesian War - Ancient Greece - History Skill's
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5 to 10History Skill's Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education, mythology and Gods, and...more
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History Skill's Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education, mythology and Gods, and death in Ancient Greece. Each topic includes readings, questions, internet research, a quiz, and extension activities.
tag(s): greece (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37)
In the Classroom
Students can compare the topics from the website with another civilization using Google Drawing, reviewed here. Students can virtually visit a museum that hosts Ancient Greek artifacts. Finally, students can reenact a Greek play.Teacher Created Resources: Ancient Greece - Teacher Created Resources: Ancient Greece
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5 to 8View this complete interdisciplinary unit (PDF) on Ancient Greece. The unit has lessons on geography, early Greek cultures, government, economy, trade, transportation, religion, society,...more
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View this complete interdisciplinary unit (PDF) on Ancient Greece. The unit has lessons on geography, early Greek cultures, government, economy, trade, transportation, religion, society, family, the arts, education, Hellenistic Greece, achievements, and what it was like to live in Ancient Greece. It also includes assessments, literature connections, technology, handouts, plays, vocabulary, bulletin board ideas, writing activities, and more.
tag(s): cultures (181), greece (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37)
In the Classroom
Students can complete the various activities in the unit. When students pretend to live in Ancient Greece, they can create a video using Free Screen Recorder Online, reviewed here. Students can use Miro, reviewed here to organize the facts they learned from each topic in the unit.
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What Was It Like to Live in Ancient Greece - BBC's Bite Size: Ancient Greece
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5 to 10BBC's Bite Size on Ancient Greece answers the question, "What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?" Find information on homes, fashion, food, toys, and games. The site includes ...more
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BBC's Bite Size on Ancient Greece answers the question, "What was it like to live in Ancient Greece?" Find information on homes, fashion, food, toys, and games. The site includes three activities focusing on Ancient Greek families, a quiz, and an Argo Odyssey Game. The activities and quiz are available anywhere. However, the game is only available if you live in England.
In the Classroom
Students can use Elementari, reviewed here to share the various facts that they learned. Students can re-create the food, fashion, homes, toys, and games from Ancient Greece. Finally, Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram.Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art - Getty Museum
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K to 12The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes...more
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The Getty website "Gods, Heroes, and Monsters: Mythology in European Art" is designed to help explore the intersection of mythology and art with their students. This resource includes detailed lesson plans that guide students in analyzing artworks inspired by Greek, Roman, and other cultural myths. Lessons cover topics such as identifying mythological characters, interpreting stories depicted in art, and understanding the cultural significance of myths. The curriculum features engaging activities like comparing myths across cultures, creating visual representations of mythological tales, and exploring the symbolism in famous artworks. With printable resources, discussion prompts, and project ideas, this curriculum supports teachers in fostering a deeper appreciation of mythology and its influence on art.
tag(s): europe (84), greek (47), myths and legends (37), romans (52)
In the Classroom
Provide students with images of famous artworks from the curriculum depicting mythological characters. Challenge them to identify the characters, attributes, and the myths they represent. Turn it into a scavenger hunt by giving clues about the myths or symbols. Invite students to design a mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones in the lesson plans. Expand beyond Greek and Roman mythology by exploring myths from other cultures, such as Norse, Egyptian, or Indigenous traditions. Invite students to design their own mythical creature, combining traits from existing ones found in the lesson plans. The creatures can be made on paper or using Google Drawings, reviewed here or Tux Paint, reviewed here.Explore Ancient Worlds Through Art - Getty Museum
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6 to 12The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through...more
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The Getty's "Explore Ancient Worlds" website offers an immersive educational experience for teachers and students to explore ancient civilizations' art, culture, and history. Through interactive tools, curated resources, and detailed lessons, the site delves into the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Mesopotamia, and more. Teachers can access various visual art materials, artifacts, and primary sources alongside suggested activities that encourage critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning. This resource is perfect for engaging students in historical inquiry, cultural exploration, and the connections between ancient civilizations and modern society.
tag(s): africa (148), asia (116), cultures (181), europe (84), greek (47), mesopotamia (32)
In the Classroom
Ask students to design and present an ancient civilization, considering key aspects like government, art, religion, and daily life. They can create maps, cultural artifacts, and stories about their civilization. Have students create the maps with online tools such as Google My Map, reviewed here or MapHubs, reviewed here. Create a "mystery box" filled with images or replicas of ancient artifacts from various civilizations (ex., Egyptian, Greek, Roman). Have students guess which civilization the artifacts belong to and encourage them to explain their reasoning. Introduce students to myths and legends from ancient civilizations, such as Greek gods or Egyptian creation stories. Have students choose a myth to retell in their own words, or ask them to write an original myth, incorporating the themes and values of an ancient civilization.Learn Bright's Ancient Greece - Learn Bright's Ancient Greece
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5 to 10Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical...more
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Learn Bright's Ancient Greece video highlights the ancient civilization in eight minutes. The video presents how Ancient Greece contributed to modern society, the Archaic Period, Classical Period, Hellenistic Period, government, philosophy, architecture, science, homes, clothing, jobs, food, and so much more.
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In the Classroom
Have students pick one part from the video and post the information on a Padlet reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast the different periods during Ancient Greece, homes, clothes, jobs, and/or government. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Finally, students can create a diorama highlighting one aspect of Ancient Greece.Welcome to the Ancient Olympic Games - The International Olympic Committee
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5 to 10The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today,...more
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The International Olympic Committee presents information on the Ancient Olympic Games. The site begins with ten facts about the Ancient Olympics. Then, it shares about Olympia today, the greats of the Olympics, sports, spectators, the end of the Ancient games, and more.
In the Classroom
Students can pick one aspect from the site and post the information in a Padlet, reviewed here. Student can create their own Olympic sport and use Vnote, reviewed here to describe it. Finally, students can compare the Ancient Olympics to the modern-day Olympics.Live from Ancient Olympia - EDSITEment
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6 to 8EDSITEment offers Live from Ancient Olympia, a lesson plan in which students will learn about the city of Olympia and the ancient Olympic Games held there, ancient athletes,...more
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EDSITEment offers Live from Ancient Olympia, a lesson plan in which students will learn about the city of Olympia and the ancient Olympic Games held there, ancient athletes, and qualities for which ancient Olympic athletes were praised or blamed. The goal is for students to write and perform scripts for "live interviews" with ancient athletes that reflect an understanding of the beliefs and values that underlay the ancient Olympic Games. Lessons are aligned to the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Lesson extensions are posted to use with students. Finally, this can be shared in Google Classroom.
In the Classroom
Have students participate in the lessons/activities posted on the website. Students can create a timeline featuring highlights of the Olympics from Ancient Greece to the modern day using History in Motion, reviewed here . Finally, students can pretend to be an Olympian and be interviewed by a fellow student. Record the interviews as podcasts using Adobe Podcast reviewed here.The Ancient Greek Olympics - The Ancient Greek Olympics
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3 to 10The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources ...more
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The Ancient Greek Olympics for kids offers a wealth of information on the ancient Olympics. The site begins with a brief overview of the Ancient Olympics. Then there are resources on the Olympics to click on, including: how the Olympic Games began, a story of the Olympic Games from the British Museum, an interactive quiz, and more. Finally, the bottom of the site shares tons of additional resources on Ancient Greece. This site is best viewed with Microsoft Edge.
In the Classroom
Students can participate in an Olympics with the same games as Ancient Greece, compare and contrast the Ancient Olympics to the modern Olympics, and research more about the god Zeus, whom the Olympics honor.Teaching World History: Ancient Greece - HMH's Ancient Greece
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6 to 12HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity....more
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HMH's Ancient Greece blog contains worksheets and activities to teach about Ancient Greece. The worksheets include a timeline, excerpts from Book 22 of the Iliad, and a writing activity.
In the Classroom
Have students re-create the timeline with images using Time Graphics Timeline Maker, reviewed here. Students can continue reading the Iliad. Finally, have students complete the writing activity posted on the site.
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Lesson Plans of Ancient Greece - Classical Period - Historical Context
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5 to 12Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important...more
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Historical Context offers resources about Ancient Greece. It starts with facts about global events, important people, archaeological findings, and life lessons. The site posts important vocabulary and activities for students. Student activities include: historical role-playing, Athenian democracy stimulation, Greek storytelling, Ancient Greece art and architecture gallery walk, and more.
In the Classroom
Students can use Padlet, reviewed here to post facts about important people listed on the site. Students can virtually visit a museum hosting Ancient Greek artwork and architecture. Finally, students can perform a Greek play.My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece - My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece
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6 to 10My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education,...more
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My Learning's Introduction to Ancient Greece is a free site that offers information on the ancient civilization of Greece. Topics include arts and entertainment, pottery, education, mythology and Gods, and death in Ancient Greece. Images and teachers' notes are also available.
tag(s): greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37)
In the Classroom
Have students compare and contrast the topics on the website with those of other civilizations. Compare using a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. Students can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. They can also virtually visit a museum that hosts Ancient Greek artifacts and reenact a Greek play.All About Ancient Greece for Children - Twinkl
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3 to 5Twinkl offers free resources on Ancient Greece. The site has general information on the Odyssey, the Trojan War, the curse of Medusa, the great minds of Ancient Greece, and more. ...more
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Twinkl offers free resources on Ancient Greece. The site has general information on the Odyssey, the Trojan War, the curse of Medusa, the great minds of Ancient Greece, and more. To access the resources, you must create a free account.
tag(s): greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37)
In the Classroom
Students can use Genially, reviewed here to share the various facts they learned. Students can build a diorama of Ancient Greece. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Students can also do one of the activities that is listed on the site.Britannica Kids Ancient Greece - Britannica Kids Ancient Greece
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3 to 12Britannica Kids Ancient Greece is a free website featuring information about the ancient civilization. It shares information on Aegean civilization, Greek cities, Hellenes, democracy...more
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Britannica Kids Ancient Greece is a free website featuring information about the ancient civilization. It shares information on Aegean civilization, Greek cities, Hellenes, democracy and culture in Athens, the Persian and Peloponnesian Wars, the rise of Macedonia, and the Hellenistic Age. It includes some images from Ancient Greece, too. The article can be featured in three different ways: kids (up to grade 5), students (grades 6-8), and scholars (grades 9 and up). A read-aloud feature is available for the paid subscription.
tag(s): democracy (24), greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46)
In the Classroom
Students can pick one of the facts to research more about and create a flyer or presentation in Desygner, reviewed here. Students can compare and contrast Ancient Greece to other civilizations. Use a tool such as ClassTools Interactive Venn Diagrams reviewed here. You can click on the right side to choose between a two or three-circle Venn diagram. Finally, students can debate which ancient culture most influenced civilization today.Greek Mythology & The 12 Olympians - Storyboard That
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4 to 12Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that...more
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Storyboard That offers an engaging collection of resources and lesson plans for teaching Greek mythology. The site includes customizable storyboards, activities, and templates that help students explore myths, characters, and themes. Teachers can guide students in creating visual summaries of myths, analyzing characters like Zeus or Athena, and comparing themes across stories. The interactive tools encourage creativity and deepen understanding by allowing students to design comic-strip-style interpretations, analyze literary elements, or retell myths in their own words. This resource is perfect for making Greek mythology lessons more interactive and accessible for diverse learners.
tag(s): digital storytelling (156), greece (47), greek (47), greeks (46), myths and legends (37), stories and storytelling (58), themes (16)
In the Classroom
Students choose a Greek myth and retell it using the storyboard format on the website. They illustrate key events, add dialogue, and annotate with explanations of themes or morals. This activity reinforces comprehension and encourages creativity. Students create trading cards for Greek gods, goddesses, and heroes. Each card can include the character's name, powers, symbols, relationships, and key myths. This introduces students to the pantheon in a fun and interactive way. Challenge students to create a modern adaptation of a Greek myth. For example, what would Persephone's story look like in a contemporary urban setting? Students can create a storyboard comparing two characters, such as Zeus and Hades or Athena and Ares. They analyze their traits, roles in myths, and symbolic meanings, providing visual evidence for their analysis.World Mythology - Crash Course
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7 to 12Step into the world of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures with Crash Course Mythology! This series explores myths from around the globe, breaking down their origins, cultural significance,...more
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Step into the world of gods, heroes, and legendary creatures with Crash Course Mythology! This series explores myths from around the globe, breaking down their origins, cultural significance, and the timeless lessons they offer. From Greek gods to Norse legends, the collection dives deep into how ancient stories shape our understanding of humanity. Perfect for students or anyone intrigued by mythology, this series brings ancient tales to life in an engaging way. Some of the videos include short advertisements before they begin. These videos are hosted on YouTube; if your school does not allow YouTube, this site would not work well for you.
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tag(s): myths and legends (37)