In this lesson students will explore the influence of Christianity on contemporary cultures and events. Through a case study of Roman Corinth, students will discover the rise of Christianity in the Roman period with archaeological evidence and quotes from scholars of religion and archaeology to supplement the images and artifacts of Christianity as they begin to appear in Ancient Greece. Students will be asked to identify, select, and analyze different forms of evidence (including art, photographs, text, plans, and more) to make meaning in social studies by creating a monument label for the archaeological site of Ancient Corinth, Greece. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

Students will learn about a recent environmental struggle in Greece to prevent diseases caused by the water from affecting the population of a local village in the 19th-20th centuries. The struggle between American archaeologists and the modern village of Ancient Corinth to provide a clean water source is a major environmental concern in the area which is heavily used for agricultural purposes. Learning experience: Students will play a part in promoting conflict resolution concerning an environmental issue during the 1930s in Ancient Corinth. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here. Schedule a virtual field trip to Ancient Corinth and learn about archaeology on a behind-the-scenes tour of the site and museum [here] (https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/excavations/ancient-corinth/education-and-outreach/online-educational-programs-corinth).

Students focus on Ancient Greece in terms of its geography and water, sharing ideas for how this might have influenced the development of society. For a case study, students will make observations on one of the most strategically located ancient Greek city-states, Corinth, and study archaeological evidence for how water played a role in this renowned “well-watered” city. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here. Schedule a virtual field trip to Ancient Corinth and learn about archaeology on a behind-the-scenes tour of the site and museum [here] (https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/excavations/ancient-corinth/education-and-outreach/online-educational-programs-corinth).

In this lesson students will explore the development of Orthodox Christianity in the Byzantine Empire. Through a case study of Late Roman and Byzantine Corinth, students will discover evidence of Christianity spanning seven centuries. Quotes and interpretations from scholars of religion and archaeology help to supplement the evidence for students who will be asked to play the part of an archaeologist tasked with interpreting the archaeological finds. By examining how the Byzantine Empire preserved elements of the Roman Empire, students will increase their understanding of culture and religion in the Medieval Mediterranean world. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here. Schedule a virtual field trip to Ancient Corinth and learn about archaeology on a behind-the-scenes tour of the site and museum [here] (https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/excavations/ancient-corinth/education-and-outreach/online-educational-programs-corinth).

This lesson highlights the Byzantine and Frankish periods using evidence uncovered in recent excavations in Ancient Corinth. Images and videos of excavations are used to challenge students to create interpretations for finds that illuminate economic and social interactions. Population interactions and diversity at the time of the Fourth Crusade are investigated through evidence gathered from imported and locally produced types of ceramic vessels. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here. Schedule a virtual field trip to Ancient Corinth and learn about archaeology on a behind-the-scenes tour of the site and museum [here] (https://www.ascsa.edu.gr/excavations/ancient-corinth/education-and-outreach/online-educational-programs-corinth).

This experience will introduce students to the Peloponnesian War (5th c. BCE), which forever changed the political landscape of Ancient Greece and was one of the most significant wars in the history of the world. Interpreting and analyzing primary sources for both sides of the conflict, students will be asked to think about the perspective of both city-states at the start of the war. Students will take into account two different sources of evidence we use to create history: literary and archaeological evidence. Texts include in them the bias of the author, in this case Thucydides and his love of Athens. Archaeological evidence is in need of interpretation by the archaeologist or the historian who is called to make sense of the past, so the bias in this case is on the part of a person far removed from the past. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

This experience will introduce students to the Roman Empire and its achievements that leave a legacy to this day, looking specifically at Corinth, a Roman colony in created in 44 BCE by Julius Caesar. Students will study an influential artifact from Roman Corinth recovered through years of excavation and see how this culturally significant work has influenced ancient and modern society. Learning experience: Students will incorporate conservation techniques to reconstruct a paper replica of a Roman mosaic and recreate the missing parts of it. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

This lesson introduces students to epigraphy and the use and importance of Latin inscriptions in the ancient Roman world using artifacts found in the Roman colony of Corinth. Students will be able to use their Latin skills in a new way by learning abbreviations used in these real inscriptions, and recognizing grammar usage in this context, while broadening their understanding of political and social structures at Corinth. Students are epigraphers in this lesson, applying their Latin skills joined with their newly acquired knowledge of Latin abbreviations to identify the letters, draw what they see, and proceed to translate an inscription. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

Students will learn about ancient religious practices through study of the Greek god Demeter and interpret offerings dedicated in her sanctuaries. Students will be introduced to lasting contributions from this cult, including symbols; and playing a part in an age-appropriate adapted version of Aristophanes’ Thesmophoriazousae provides a basis for examination of religious and gender practices in Ancient Greece. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

This lesson builds upon previous knowledge and myth of Ancient Greece, using archaeological evidence found in Ancient Corinth as a case study. Students will learn about ancient healing practices through study of the Greek healer-god Asklepios. The personality of the god and his cult will be illustrated through different means: offerings and inscriptions dedicated in his sanctuaries. An adapted reading from Aristophanes’ Wealth (Ploutos) provides a basis for examination of the healing practices. Students will be introduced to lasting contributions from this cult, including medical symbolism; and attributes of the ancient healer god that have been adapted by modern religions. Comprehensive lesson plans and accompanying PowerPoints are available here. For more “bite-sized” educational materials, check out our topical resources here.

Connect LIVE with an archaeologist and learn firsthand about archaeological fieldwork, museum work, and the archaeology of Ancient Corinth! The session is FREE and classrooms can connect on any preferred video conferencing platform. All you need is access to the internet and a webcam! During the virtual field trip (VFT), I will talk to your students about Ancient Corinth, the excavations, show them behind the scenes photos inside the museum, and answer questions about living and working in Greece as an archaeologist. The VFT usually takes an hour, but I am able to adapt to whatever schedule you may have to work with. I am also happy to collaborate with you to supplement specific topics of your curriculum, so please let me know if you have particular interests that you’d like me to emphasize during the VFT. Use our contact form to schedule your virtual field trip! For more information on the free educational resources from Corinth Excavations, click here.