Mr. Dunleavy's Projects

Ancient Greece

Databases:

World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras Database
http://www.ancienthistory.abc-clio.com/Home/Default.aspx
Check your Resources Sheet for username and password. It is easiest for this project to key in "ancient greece" followed by your topic, such as "ancient greece daily life," or "ancient greece olympic games." Then choose from the articles offered.

Grolier Online
http://www.nmrls.org/answers/dbnoble.html
Under "Select a Database," choose Grolier Online and click on "Go." See Directions Sheet for MA Library Card ID, which you will need if you access this online encyclopedia at home. After keying in the correct number, click on Grolier Online again. Key in your topic in the space provided. If you get too many "hits," try using quotation marks. For example, instead of ancient greece architecture, try "ancient greece" and "architecture"

Fashion, Costume, and Culture: Clothing, Headwear, Body Decorations, and Footwear through the Ages
http://infotrac.galegroup.com/itweb/danv55816?db=GVRl
Check your Resources Sheet for the ID number to enter into the space provided. If you have chosen clothing as a topic, this will be a good source. For other topics, it probably will not be a good source.

Free Web:
Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.com/
Covers art and architecture, politics, 0lympics, geography, mythology, peoples, war, history, and other topics; many links to addtional sites.

Daily Life in Ancient Greece
http://members.aol.com/bkDonnclass/Greeklife.html
Lots of background information on Greek families, clothing, school, houses, dance, food, Sparta, Athens, and more.

Mrs. Donn's Lessons and Activities
http://www.ancienthistory.mrdonn.org/AncientGreece.html
More information here on different parts of the Web site mentioned above this one; activities, lessons, articles, scenarios.

The British Museum: Ancient Greece
http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/
Short articles on the Acropolis, Athens, Daily Life, Festivals & Games, Gods & Goddesses, Sparta, and more. Also offers related stories, challenges, and a chance to expore each topic in more depth. Check out the Staff Room for a good description of what the site has to offer.

The Ancient Greek World
http://www.museum.upenn.edu/Greek_World/index.html
An online exhibit by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology that explores the land, time, economy, daily life, and religion of Ancient Greece.

Ancient Greek Civilizations
http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/aegean/
Greek history, culture, cities, peoples, sports, women, medicine.

Ancient Greece
http://www.mrdowling.com/701greece.html
Some short articles on the Cradle of Western Civilization, mythology, Homer, Sparta, Athens, Peloponnesian War, Greek Philosophy, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Alexander the Great.

Portland State University Greek Civilization Home Page
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/index.htm
Short articles on many different topics in ancient Greece.

The Greek Age of Bronze 1600-1100 B.C.
http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/
An illustrated introduction to the arms and armour of the period.

Greek Arms and Armour: Bronze Age Weapons
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/shefton-museum/arms/bronzeage.html
An excellent introduction by The Shefton Museum, illustrated with pieces from its own collection.

Olympics Through Time
http://www.fhw.gr/olympics/ancient/en/100.html
Information about the site of Olympia and the Olympic Games, both ancient and modern

The Ancient Olympic Games Virtual Museum
http://minbar.cs.dartmouth.edu/greecom/olympics/
Here you will find information about the contests that are the forefathers of our modern Olympic Games.In order to use this site, you will need to register and accept the copyright agreement. There is no charge for using the site; however, you have to agree not to redistribute all or part of this site. Also, you should ask a parent before you register.

Welcome to the Tour of Olympia
http://www.perseus.tufts.edu/Olympics/index.html
Another a tour of Olympia, along with information about the Games.

Note: Many of the above sites and descriptions courtesy of http://www.besthistorysites.net