Greece - Greek History - Homeschool
Resources for homeschoolers: vocabulary aids, educational systems of the Spartans and Athenians, ancient taxation, daily life, Eratosthenes, and introductions to Plato, the Olympics, rituals, and theatre.
Greece - Fast Facts About Greece
What we call Greece is known to its inhabitants as Hellas. The name "Greece" comes from the name the Romans applied to Hellas -- Graecia. While the people of Hellas thought of themselves as Hellenes, the Romans called them by the Latin word Graeci.
What we call Greece is known to its inhabitants as Hellas. The name "Greece" comes from the name the Romans applied to Hellas -- Graecia. While the people of Hellas thought of themselves as Hellenes, the Romans called them by the Latin word Graeci.
Ancient Greece for Kids - From the Donns
Topics on this page by the Donns are Introduction, School, Greek Houses, Greek Families, Toys & Pets, Dance/Stories, Clothing/Hair Styles, Weddings, and Food, plus lesson plans.
Topics on this page by the Donns are Introduction, School, Greek Houses, Greek Families, Toys & Pets, Dance/Stories, Clothing/Hair Styles, Weddings, and Food, plus lesson plans.
A-V Resources for Classics
Catalogues of audio-visual products for students and teachers of Classics.
Catalogues of audio-visual products for students and teachers of Classics.
Eratosthenes
Site demonstrating Eratosthenes' method for determining the prime numbers.
Site demonstrating Eratosthenes' method for determining the prime numbers.
The Eratosthenes Page
American Community School of Abu Dabi site explains Eratosthenes' computation of the earth's circumference and provides tips for running your own experiment.
American Community School of Abu Dabi site explains Eratosthenes' computation of the earth's circumference and provides tips for running your own experiment.
Women, Children and Men
Chapter 5 of The Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece, edited by Paul Cartledge. Describes roles of boys and girls in rituals.
Chapter 5 of The Cambridge Illustrated History of Ancient Greece, edited by Paul Cartledge. Describes roles of boys and girls in rituals.