Ancient Greece: A Unit Study

Mythology, by Edith Hamilton, illustrated by Steele Savage

by: Ruth Hajilton

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Uncle Goose Greek Alphabet Blocks ~ Made In USA

Amazon Price: $37.00 (as of 12/22/2009)

Product Description
A set of 24 deluxe ABC blocks featuring the Greek alphabet. This set of blocks are made in Michigan from basswood and child-safe, non-toxic ink.

Every block features two debossed (carved) letters in various colors and two printed red letters. The remaining two sides contain a numeral and animal picture with the names in Greek printed below. Blocks are a perfect toy for every child because they offer a multitude of play options, including stacking, building, and spelling.

Children start by recognizing the animals, then the letters and finally begging to combine them to spell words. Available in 14 other languages.

K'NEX Education: Elementary Math and Geometry-142 pcs

Amazon Price: $27.50 (as of 12/21/2009)

Product Description
K'Nex kits inspire young minds and satisfy kids' curiosity on how to build simple creations. Each innovative kit keeps young builders busy and intrigued for hours on end.

This K'Nex Kit builds more than 38 different models and allows kids to work in teams of three to four. Models demonstrate symmetry, similarity, shapes, faces, fractions, congruency, angles, polygons and more. Everything comes in a large compartmentalized storage tub with snap-on lid. Curriculum sold separately.

Patty Paper Geometry Education Book - Teacher Edition

Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 12/21/2009)

Product Description
The translucent squares of paper used to separate hamburger patties are the secret key to fun math lessons! Teach a tactile understanding of important geometric concepts with author Michael Serra's hands-on paper-folding activities and fun math worksheets, available in his latest book, Patty Paper Geometry.

Why patty paper? When it comes to paper folding, waxed paper is hard to write on and many other types of paper are impossible to see through. Manufactured in perfect squares, easy to write on, and easy to see creases and traces on, patty paper is perfect for geometric investigations. Even better, it's probably the world's cheapest manipulative: A thousand sheets of Patty Paper costs less than eleven dollars! Features: Ideal for grades 6-10.

Can be used as a supplement to your geometry program or even as a major course of study. Includes dozens of activities that foster cooperative learning, increase students' geometric vocabulary, and motivate kids to read, write, and talk about geometry.

Allows students to discover most of the properties of geometric figures studied in high school geometry courses.

Includes open investigations to encourage students to explore their own methods of discovery and guided investigations that provide more direction. Each chapter includes many spiraled exercise sets, providing constant review.

Lyre Harp with Nylon Case, 16 String

Amazon Price: $209.13 (as of 12/22/2009)

Hands-On Ancient People, Volume 2: Art Activities About Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Ancient Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans

by: Yvonne Y. Merrill

Amazon Price: $15.00 (as of 12/21/2009)

Product Description
In the newest entry in this acclaimed series, young readers learn to create objects inspired by such ancient cultures as the Minoans, Mycenaeans, Trojans, Greeks, Etruscans, and Romans.

Full-color photographs show the original artifact along with the finished paper replica, while simple instructions and line drawings explain the process of creating it step by step. A typical project is a beautiful Greek amphora vase made in paper or clay.

Easy to understand and designed for a wide range of ages, this interactive book features background information and interdisciplinary guidelines that broaden the scope of the activities, touching on the ancient cultures' math, science, architecture, creative writing, and history.

More than 60 fun projects are featured. Included is a full-color double-page map of each region with yesterday and today's important points of interest.

US Games Foam Javelin Set of 6

Amazon Price: $53.95 (as of 12/22/2009)

Product Description
These 36in foam javelins are perfect for enhancing throwing skills and interest in track and field. These extremely lightweight rockets feature 3 fins to maximize their aerodynamics. This item is appropriate for ages 5 and up. Each set includes 1 of each color: Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Red and Yellow.