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Ancient Civilizations
Resource Links For The Ancient World
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An excellent collection of Encyclopedias, Multimedia, and Periodicals on the Ancient World. See your librarian or teacher for the user name and password!
URL: http://go.grolier.com/
BBC – Ancient History
Covers Greece, Rome, Egypt, India, and Mesopotamia. A vast collection of interactive content and multimedia. Note the left menu links to more Interactive Content and History for Kids.
URL: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/ancient/
Daily Life in Ancient Greece
Designed for elementary or middle school students and teachers, this site provides basic background information about ancient Greek life. Includes lesson plans, classroom activities, and annotated links. Created and maintained by two teachers.
URL: http://www.mrdonn.org/ancienthistory.html
Internet Ancient History Sourcebook
The goal of this ancient history resource "is to provide and organize texts for use in classroom situations. Links to the larger online collections are provided for those who want to explore further." Browse topics such as human origins, Mesopotamia, the Hellenistic world, Greece, Rome, and late antiquity. Edited by a historian.
URL: http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/ancient/asbook.html
Exploring Ancient World Cultures (EAWC)
Developed as an on-line course supplement for students and teachers of the ancient Near East, India, Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, the early Islamic world, and medieval Europe with essays, chronologies and primary texts. Search for related essays, images, electronic texts, Internet sites and a space-time, cross-cultural chronology.
URL: http://eawc.evansville.edu/
Timelines of Art History: The World (BC/BCE)
"This is an educational website which is dedicated to art history. Timelines presents selected resources (web links) about the art and archaeology of ancient civilizations, including: Egypt, Greece and Rome, Asia, and the Middle East. ... Timelines pages are organized by civilization and period." Many of the linked sites include images. From an art history enthusiast.
URL: http://www.art-and-archaeology.com/timelines/tl001.html
Daily Life in Ancient Civilizations
Provides basic information and links for the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, and the Pacific Northwest Coastal Indians, with an additional section on EarlyMan. The information is suitable for elementary students, and there are lesson plans and classroom activities for teachers. Created by two social studies teachers.
URL: http://ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/index.html
The Classics Pages
This site includes "well over 1000 pages of news, information, games and controversy about the life, literature, art and archaeology of the ancient world of Greece and Rome, and the latest on my Greek Harry Potter." Your questions on the classics, Latin, Greek, or the ancient world can be answered by the Oracle of Loxias (in the guise of the site author). Topics include classic authors and their works, Greek vase painting and sculpture, women, technology, and links to other classical sites for teachers and a bookshop.
URL: http://www.classicspage.com/
Cleopatra: A Multimedia Guide to the Ancient World
"An interactive guide to the Ancient Art Collection of The Art Institute of Chicago" that focuses on the three cultures of the ancient Mediterranean: Italy, Egypt, and Greece. Eighteen objects are featured, each with close-up views and related stories in audio. There are also a timeline, glossary which comes with an audio pronunciation guide, maps, and lesson plans for grades 4 through 12. Also available in Spanish, except for the audio files and lesson plans.
URL: http://www.artic.edu/cleo/
Olympics Through Time
A history of early athletic competitions and the Olympic Games from prehistory (ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Crete, and Greece) through its revival in the 19th century. Includes descriptions and rules of the early athletic contests, a history of attempts to revive the Olympics, excerpts of interviews with historians, a bibliography, and a glossary. Also available in Greek. From the Foundation of the Hellenic World (FHW).
URL: http://www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/
Greek Mythology Link
Comprehensive guide to myths of Greece, containing sections on major events in Greek mythology; individual entries for divine, mortal, and semi-divine characters; genealogical tables; maps; a bibliography of ancient and modern sources; and an extensive set of links to sites of Classical interest. The content for this site is mainly based on the book Genealogical Guide to Greek mythology by Carlos Parada, published in 1993.
URL: http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/
Winged Sandals
This site designed for children age 6 to 12 provides animated stories and games about "the characters of classical [Greek] mythology [who] occupy three realms: the gods live on Olympus, the mortals (and monsters) occupy the Earthly Realm and the dead live in the Underworld." Also includes craft instructions, searchable and browsable information about characters in the myths, brief essays on ancient Greece, and an interactive Delphic Oracle feature.
URL: http://www.wingedsandals.com/
The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
This site presents an introduction to ancient Greek history, culture, politics, art, and warfare. There is a detailed timeline covering 1200 B.C. to 337 B.C. The Greeks Interactive contains an interactive map, information about life in Athens, and ancient Greek language lessons. The Acropolis Experience includes a film clip about the Parthenon. Use the site index for easier navigation. Educational resources are also included.
URL: http://www.pbs.org/empires/thegreeks/
The Perseus Digital Library
This "evolving digital library" is diverse, covering the Greco-Roman world, Renaissance literature, history and topography of London, American expansionism, and British scientist Robert Boyle. The site provides reference works such as encyclopedias, grammars, and dictionaries as well as primary sources such as original texts, images, first-person narratives, and diaries. The Perseus Project is located in the Department of Classics at TuftsUniversity.
URL: http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/
Metis: A QTVR Interface for Ancient Greek Archaeological Sites
A collection of virtual reality tours of many Greek ruins, including the Acropolis, Delphi, Olympia, and Troy. Movies allow users to virtually walk through these archeological sites; each has a link to more information and some have floor plans of the ruins. Designed by a classics professor at the University of Texas at Austin.
URL: http://www.stoa.org/metis/
Antiqua Medicina: From Homer to Vesalius
A survey of medicine from early Greece through Byzantine times. Among the topics covered are women (both as healers and patients), military medicine, cults, Hippocrates, and Galen. Illustrated with classic art works. From the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia.
URL: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/library/historical/artifacts/antiqua/
Hellenic History on the Internet
Overview of the history of Greece from earliest times to the modern day. Time periods include the Stone Age, Bronze Age, Archaic period, Classical period, Roman period, Byzantine period, Ottoman period, rise of the Hellenic state, and contemporary (1945-2000) Greece. Includes image galleries, bibliographies, and related material. In English and Greek. From the Foundation of the Hellenic World.
URL: http://www.fhw.gr/chronos/en/
Classics Unveiled
This site consists of four sections with information culled from books on classical Greece and Rome. "MythNET" provides information about Greek gods and heroes and includes genealogical tables. "Rome Unleashed" provides information about Roman history and includes timelines and tables of rulers. "Rome Exposed" includes information about Roman life such as slavery, attire, and cuisine. "Latin Wordstock" features a Latin to English dictionary and a list of English derivatives from Latin. Searchable.
URL: http://www.classicsunveiled.com/
Kidipede
Introductory material designed for children about the history and culture of Europe, Asia, and Africa before 1500. Topics include North America, China, India, west Asia, Greece, Egypt, Africa, Rome, Islam, Germany, and the Middle Ages. Also includes materials for teachers. Kidipede began as a "community service learning project" and is organized and run by a history professor at PortlandStateUniversity.
URL: http://www.historyforkids.org
Greek Mythology Link
Comprehensive guide to myths of Greece, containing sections on major events in Greek mythology; individual entries for divine, mortal, and semi-divine characters; genealogical tables; maps; a bibliography of ancient and modern sources; and an extensive set of links to sites of Classical interest. The content for this site is mainly based on the book Genealogical Guide to Greek mythology by Carlos Parada, published in 1993.
URL: http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/
Foundation of the Hellenic World
A collection of projects presenting events that shaped Greek society, politics, economy, and culture from prehistory to modern times; "every aspect of city life"; the history and revival of the Olympic Games; and the evolution of democracy in city-states. Searchable.
URL: http://www.fhw.gr/fhw/en/projects/
Museum of Reconstructions
Archaeological exhibits created with computer modeling technology "based on measurements, facts, interpretations, and reconstructions published in authoritative excavation reports and surveys." Reconstructions represent the Acropolis of Athens, the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret I at Lisht, the Pyramid Complex of Senwosret III at Dahsur, and Delight of Re: Solar Temple of Nuiserre at Abu Ghurab. From a nonprofit organization "dedicated to the development and free distribution of computer-generated archaeological reconstructions."
URL: http://www.reconstructions.org/
In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Corporation (PBS) series that traveled to the countries that formed the empire created by Alexander the Great. The site features a description of the journey, a FAQ, a brief biography of Alexander, a teacher's guide, a bibliography, and links to related sites.
URL: http://www.mpt.org/programsinterests/mpt/alexander/
Hellenic Culture
This site looks at the heritage of Greek culture. Included are museums, monuments, and archaeological sites; modern cultural creations, including literature and books, music, theater, dance, cinema, plastic arts, and photography; and links to cultural organizations. "Special Issues" includes a history of the Olympic Games. Also available in Greek.
URL: http://www.culture.gr/
Resources for Greek Art & Archaeology
A directory of annotated links to general archaeological and historical resources, texts, projects, journals, bibliographies, field projects, atlases, museum collections, associations, and more. From a classics professor.
URL: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/~ekondrat/greece.html
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| | Ancient Civilization Research Project Your Research Project will include three parts: a historical artifact that you create, research notes on your civilization, and a Powerpoint slide show presentation based on your research. Each part has a different due date and specific requirements.
Historical Artifact
Create a three-dimensional model of an object which represents the civilization you chose. This could be a model of a building or structure, a tool or weapon, an article of clothing, something used in everyday life, something used in a religious ceremony – there are unlimited possibilities. Please check with me before you begin, to make sure you are on the right track.
Your historical artifact is due
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You may choose one of the following ancient civilizations for your research:
· Ancient Egypt
· Kush/Nubia (Africa)
· The Hebrews
· Ancient Greece
· Ancient India
· Ancient China
· The Roman Empire
· The Aztecs
· The Mayas
· The Incas
I have chosen the _______________________________________________ civilization.
Sources of information might include your Social Studies textbook, an encyclopedia, books from the library (Neal Dow and/or ButteCounty) and the internet. Mrdonn.org is a great website to start with!
You will have class time to work on your powerpoint. Most of the research (finding information and taking notes) will need to be done at home. The artifact should be created at home.
Please ask questions early and often. There should be no stress or confusion at the last minute.
I have read the research project guidelines and I understand the requirements and due dates
Student Signature______________________________
Parent Signature_________________________
Research Notes
You must come to class with notes to use to create your powerpoint slides. Use the questions below to collect information about each of the cultural universals for your civilization. You must also have proper works cited information for all your notes. We will discuss various ways to organize your notes (index cards vs. Cornell-style 2-column notes). Your notes will be checked.
You must turn in a ‘works cited’ page, on a piece of paper or a note card, listing the sources you used to gather information. (books, websites, encyclopedias, etc) in MLA format . Please be sure you understand this requirement!!!
Notes and Works Cited due on
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Powerpoint Slide Show
To receive a “C” grade, your powerpoint must include the following slides:
1. A title slide which includes the name of the civilization, your name, and an appropriate, colorful graphic.
2. A map of the world showing the location of the civilization you have researched.
3-8. A slide on each of the six cultural universals for your civilization:
· Environment – How did the people adapt to their land, climate, and natural resources?
· Economic System – What were the jobs, technology, transportation, slavery, trade and money?
· Belief System – What were the religious beliefs and practices, birth and death rituals, myths, values?
· Political System – Who ruled, how were they chosen, laws, how were conflicts resolved?
· Social System – Was there a class system? What were the roles of men, women, and children? Describe family life and the people in it?
· Aesthetic System – Describe the art, literature, architecture, leisure activities, and other items considered valuable and beautiful by the culture.
Each slide must include enough written information to explain the cultural universal in the civilization you researched. You may choose outline (bullets) or paragraph form for your writing. Your presentation should have a uniform appearance – in other words the style (background, font, layout) of the slides should all be similar.
To receive a “B” grade, you must do all of the above and include a slide on:
· An interesting or unique feature of this civilization (for example Greek mythology, Egyptian pyramids, or the Great Wall of China)
To receive an “A” grade, you must do all of the above and a write a one page essay explaining why the civilization you researched was important, and how you think it affects or relates to our world today.
Your powerpoint must be saved in the ‘Ancient Civilization’ folder with your name in the title (i.e. SusieGreece.ppt). DO NOT print copies!! Print out your essay and turn that in to Mrs. Sylvester.
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