Guides

In the open tradition of the Internet, the CTCWeb Consortium is a repository of curriculum materials developed by educators like you from around the world who will support one another by sharing their work and experiences to guide and support their peers.

Go to the CTCWeb Consortium to access award-winning guides to the Classical World of all kinds.

As an educator or student, you are encouraged to submit submit your own curriculum, assignments, syllabi, and helpful advice. You can also sample some of the CTCWeb Consortium guides produced by CTCWeb's Editors by clicking on any of the links below.

Troy
by CTCWeb Editors.
With a touch of Hollywood flair, Troy recounts the entire saga, from the birth of Helen to the founding of Rome, and it updates the Trojan epic with reports and image of modern day excavations at the ruins of Troy.

Greek Gods: The Olympus Twelve
by CTCWeb Editors.
CTCWeb's editors have compiled assignments that students can do to learn the mythological history of the ancient Greek gods. A new god or goddess will be profiled each a month using a variety of assignments and numerous links to primary text, archaeological evidence, and secondary source materials.

Ancient Egyptian Gods
by CTCWeb Editors.
Ancient Egyptian Gods includes articles on 28 Egyptian gods. Each article includes a list of the symbols associated with a god or goddess, descriptions of how the ancient Egyptians depicted gods or goddesses in their art, and an explanation of the mythology and patronage of each god or goddess. In addition, there are numerous images of various ancient Egyptian gods as well as Egyptian art and monuments.

Ancient Olympics
by CTCWeb Editors. Because of the Olympic games in Sydney, Australia, CTCWeb editors thought you might want to learn more about the ancient Olympic games. Here you will find links to historical information that we collected about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.

The Roman Gladiator
by the CTCWeb Editors. Due to popularity of the movie "Gladiator," CTCWeb's editors thought you might want to learn more about gladiators and gladiatorial combat. Here you will find historical information that we collected about the history, origins, and daily lives of gladiators.

Curriculum Guides
Curriculum Guides provide teachers with thorough educational units created by high school and college educators that draw upon the resources available through Perseus. The six two-week units focus on studying ancient Greek culture, including mythology, history and literature. Each Guide includes:

• Intended Learning Statements & Outcomes;
• Goals for a Two Week Unit;
• Advice to an Educator from educators;
• Introductory, task-oriented, and group/research assignments
• Paths.