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GREECE AND ROME - RESOURCES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHERS

Ancient Greece Thematic Unit
Ancient Greece Thematic Unit was written by David Jefferies and illustrated by Cheryl Buhler Ancient Greece Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Greek Mythology; Ancient Greece. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography.
ISBN 1-55734-297-0 
Ancient Greece
Ancient Greece by Anne Pearson and Greek Myths. "Full-color photos. This look at the culture that most influenced Western society tells how the Greeks made war and worshiped their gods, and examines their legacy of science, medicine, philosophy and art. "While there are other titles that share the focus, age level, and general coverage of this volume, it's hard to beat the attractiveness of the layout and the beauty of the illustrations found here. This book is a worthwhile purchase, even for collections that already include other titles on the topic."--School Library Journal?  ISBN: 0679916822 | ISBN13: 9780679916826
The D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

The D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths written by by Ingri d'Aulaire, Edgar Parin d'Aulaire. This 80-page reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, history, art and life skills. Also includes answers to worksheets and bibliography. Grades 5-8.

Ancient Rome

Ancient Rome by Simon James. "An excellent glossy catalogue of entertaining information about a civilization of antiquity. Family life, household effects, cosmetics, sports, children's dress and games--all these and more are on display in eye-filling spreads. Either read chronologically or browsed through, each page offers up a sterling visual feast guaranteed to spur discussion and provoke thinking about the early Romans." Kirkus?  ISBN: 0789457881 | ISBN13: 9780789457882

Ancient Rome Thematic Unit
The Ancient Rome Thematic Unit was written by by Michael Shepherd, and is based on Ancient Rome by Simon James. This 80-page reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities in language arts, math, science, history, geography, art and life skills. Also includes answers to worksheets and bibliography. Grades 5-8.
Draw and Write Through History: Greece and Rome

BY CARYLEE GRESSMAN AND PEGGY DICK

This second book in the series combines History, Bible, Handwriting and Art from 600 B.C. to A.D. 395. Your student will learn about the Hanging Gardens, Greece, the Great Wall of China/Hannibal, and Rome. It is aimed at ages 8+, but adaptable for younger students. Each drawing is broken down into steps, and each step is done in color. Handwriting practice begins at the cursive level. 

Empires: The Roman Empire in the First Century
Two thousand years ago, at the dawn of the first century, the ancient world was ruled by Rome. Through the experiences, memories and writings of the people who lived it, this series tells the story of that time—the emperors and slaves, poets and plebeians, who wrested order from chaos, built the most cosmopolitan society the world had ever seen and shaped the Roman empire in the first century A.D. PBS DVD.
Empires: The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization
Dramatic storytelling and state-of-the-art computer animation re-create Classical Greece of the fourth and fifth centuries, B.C, founder of modern science, politics, warfare, philosophy, and source of breathtaking art and architecture. This dazzling production charts the rise, triumph, and eventual decline of the world's first democracy. Witness it all through the eyes of Pericles, Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. PBS DVD
Greenleaf Ancient Greece Timechart
This colorful time chart measures 11" x 34" and is printed on both sides with information covering the specified time periods. Sections include cultural periods, Greece, Famous Men of Greece (refers to chapters in this book), Other Nations, Bible, and Misc. On the back, there are graphical timelines of Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History. 
Greenleaf Ancient Rome Timechart
This colorful time chart measures 11" x 34" and is printed on both sides with information covering the specified time periods. Sections include Roman Age, Rome, Famous Men of Rome (refers to chapters in this book), Other Nations, Bible, and Misc. On the back, there are graphical timelines of Ancient History, Medieval History, and Modern History. 
Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Greece
For each chapter in the Famous Men of Greece, Cynthia Shearer has provided a study guide to assist you in formulating an interactive history/story time, or give your older students a guide for accountability in this history course. Each chapter includes lists of people and places and words that pertain to the period of time, as well as discussion topics. Background information is provided to enhance the study along with other suggested books to help along the way. In the back of this book, you'll find a chronological overview of Greek history. Paperback, 
Greenleaf Guide to Famous Men of Rome
For each chapter in the Famous Men of Rome, Cynthia Shearer has provided a study guide to assist you in formulating an interactive history/story time, or give your older students a guide for accountability in this history course. Each chapter includes lists of people and places and words that pertain to the period of time, as well as discussion topics. Background information is provided to enhance the study along with other suggested supplemental texts to help along the way. In this book, you'll find a section on the geography of Rome, a chronological overview of Roman history and more. Paperback, 
Pompeii
Resources for teachers and students. Field Museum Pompeii