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- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students consider the influence of Greek mythology in today's world. They describe basic Greek mythology plots, discuss common themes, cite examples of contemporary use of terms from Greek mythology and analyze modern works inspired by the classics. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students gain an understanding about the different cultures that have influenced our society in math, English, history, and science. They read several different mythological stories from different cultures. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore the tales of Greek mythology and discuss what it means to be a hero. They associate acts of epic heroism with philanthropy noting that these characters acted in a larger than life manner to secure the common good. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students are assigned to a writing group: news stories, obituaries and births, classifieds, comics, gossip, sports and editorials. The newspaper covers mythological figures in history. This is a very clever, meaningful lesson in mythology! Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 3rd - 5th
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Students analyze Greek mythology, and classify myths into three basic types: stories about heroes, how it came to be and consequences of unwise behavior. They discuss the meanings of these myths to ancient Greeks and the meanings they convey today. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students study myths, mythological figures, and the ancient classics. They develop a sensitivity to the beliefs, values, attitudes, and views of man's development at that time. They illustrate the powers of each god discussed and decorate the bulletin boards with their art work. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students examine the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology. In groups, they use this information to participate in skits as they role-play the gods and godesses. To end the lesson, they draw their own caricature of their favorite god or goddess. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students examine stories from different cultures and investigate common themes that arise in all creation stories. Expanding upon this lesson, students begin a portfolio on myths that they will add to throughout this unit. Greek and Roman mythology, as well as Native American stories, are studied. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 8th
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Students research creation myths and mythological figures. They conduct Internet research, in small groups select two creation myths and summarize them, and compose and produce a newsletter and a PowerPoint presentation about gods or goddesses from ancient Greece. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th
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Students work in pairs and research a mythological figure, focusing on how the myth leads to an understanding of the "human condition." They compile information, summarize the myth, and develop a plan for written and oral reports. Full Review »
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