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Legend and Symbol: An Etymology Lesson Lesson PlanLegend and Symbol: An Etymology Lesson Lesson Plan

Legend and Symbol: An Etymology Lesson

6th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
New ReviewHow are the words tradition and traitor related? A thorough language arts resource explores the ways Latin and Greek words are represented in traditional legends and artwork, and reinforces word meaning with several grammar exercises.
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The Wheelie People Audio

The Wheelie People

5th - 8th
CCSS: Adaptable
Do you believe in soulmates? You may after listening to the Greek story of "The Wheelie People," which depicts the mythological change from double-people creatures who are split into two beings, forever doomed to scour the earth for...
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Dido and Aeneas Audio

Dido and Aeneas

5th - 8th
CCSS: Adaptable
The number one rule in a Roman myth: don't upset the goddesses. Having acquired the wrath of Juno, the queen of heaven, Paris and Aeneas suffer trials and tribulations on their journeys to love and triumph. Experience the thrill of the...
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The Cambodian Myth of Lightning, Thunder, and Rain Video

The Cambodian Myth of Lightning, Thunder, and Rain

5 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Life—plants, animals, people—depend on water. Its importance is evident in the number of myths in global cultures that offer explanations for the origins of rain, thunder, and lightning. A sacred dance drama that represents the Cambodian...
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The Myth of King Midas and His Golden Touch VideoThe Myth of King Midas and His Golden Touch Video

The Myth of King Midas and His Golden Touch

5 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Go beyond the usual retelling of the myth of King Midas and his golden touch with a video that reveals the story of the rogue ruler's unusual ears.
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The Myth of Thor's Journey to the Land of Giants VideoThe Myth of Thor's Journey to the Land of Giants Video

The Myth of Thor's Journey to the Land of Giants

5 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Why are there tides? What caused the world to shift? Why are there valleys surrounded by mountains? The explanations for these phenomena are all found in the Norse myth of Thor's journey to Utgard.
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The Myth of Arachne and Athena Video

The Myth of Arachne and Athena

5 mins 6th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
The tale of Arachne is spun for viewers of a short video that details the fate of the beautiful, vain, young spinner who challenged Athena and was caught in the web of her arrogance.
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Edith Hamilton’s Mythology WorksheetEdith Hamilton’s Mythology Worksheet

Edith Hamilton’s Mythology

9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Where is the Oracle? Who brought fire from Olympus? What creature is half bird, half horse? Review details from famous Greek myths with a crossword puzzle that focuses on Edith Hamilton's Mythology.
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The Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth VideoThe Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth Video

The Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth

4 mins 6th - Higher Ed
Viewers learn about Echtrai, an Irish myth genre, with the retelling of the myth of Oisin and his visit with Niamh to Tir na nOg, the land of eternal youth.
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The Myth of Prometheus VideoThe Myth of Prometheus Video

The Myth of Prometheus

5 mins 6th - 12th
Have the foresight to include a short video on the story of Prometheus in a study of Greek mythology. Viewers discover why Prometheus is an inspiration for novelists, poets, dramatists, as well as the Olympic flame.
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The Myth of Cupid and Psyche VideoThe Myth of Cupid and Psyche Video

The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

6 mins 9th - 12th
What does it mean to love? Is true love possible? Transformative? The myth of Cupid and Psyche asks readers to ponder these questions as does a short video that retells the classic tale.
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An Introduction to Roland Barthes's Mythologies VideoAn Introduction to Roland Barthes's Mythologies Video

An Introduction to Roland Barthes's Mythologies

4 mins 9th - 12th
CCSS: Adaptable
Teenagers are the first to agree that they are the frontrunners in popular culture. But how much of their image is constructed by individualism, and how much of it have they bought from capitalistic sources? Roland...
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The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus VideoThe Myth of Icarus and Daedalus Video

The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus

5 mins 9th - 12th
Greek myths take center stage in a short video that not only revisits the of tragic fates of Daedalus and his son Icarus, but also explains the roles King Minos, his wife Pasiphae, and the Minotaur played in a cautionary tale of human...
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The Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac Video

The Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac

4 mins 5th - 12th
According to the Chinese zodiac, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. But why? Viewers are treated to a retelling of The Great Race myth that details the story behind the animal signs, their arrangement on the Chinese zodiac, and the...
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Greek Mythology
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Greek Mythology

6th - 8th
Give Greek mythology instruction a boost with a collection equipped with an informative presentation, online interactive worksheet, a research project, writing prompts, note taking practice, and a variety of supplementary materials such as worksheets and coloring pages.
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It’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology Lesson PlanIt’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology Lesson Plan

It’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology

6th - 8th
CCSS: Adaptable
It's no myth: this packet on Greek mythology is an excellent addition to your social studies curriculum. With writing activities, such as short answer responses and biopoems, and reading activities, which include creation stories and...
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Echo and Narcissus WorksheetEcho and Narcissus Worksheet

Echo and Narcissus

9th - 10th
CCSS: Adaptable
Alas, poor Echo and Narcissus. Their tale provides young readers with an opportunity to practice their close reading skills as they use evidence from the text to respond to a series of discussion questions.
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Pygmalion Worksheet

Pygmalion

7th - 8th
CCSS: Adaptable
As part of a reading comprehension exercise, middle schoolers read a translation of Ovid's Pygmalion and use evidence from the myth to respond to a series of discussion questions.
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Mythology Lesson Plan

Mythology

4th - 6th
Readers of Edith Hamilton's Mythology use the provided graphic organizer to map the hero's journey of a character in one of the myths.
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Aztec and Mayan Mythology UnitAztec and Mayan Mythology Unit

Aztec and Mayan Mythology

6th
Here's a fresh take on a mythology unit. Use the myths of the Mayan and Aztec peoples of Mesoamerica instead of the more traditional Greek and Roman stories. This abstract suggests possible approaches and resources that can be used to...
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Greek Mythology Activities Unit

Greek Mythology Activities

6th - 8th
CCSS: Adaptable
Find all you'll need for a comprehensive, engaging unit on Greek mythology here! This resource is packed with worksheets and activities on everything from how to write a myth and the roles and symbols of the major Greek gods to oracles,...
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Create a Constellation Project Activities & Project

Create a Constellation Project

5th - 8th
Provide your class with the opportunity to come up with their own constellation. Using a real star chart, pupils sketch out new constellations and label the stars with their real names. Individuals then compose myths about their...
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Create Your Own Constellation Mini-Project Activities & Project

Create Your Own Constellation Mini-Project

4th - 8th
When looking up at the night sky, there are many familiar constellations that most people can identify. However, someone had to point those out and create the related mythology. Put your pupils in the place of the creators and invite...
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Project: Myth Project – Constellations Activities & Project

Project: Myth Project – Constellations

4th - 6th
Myths and constellations are often connected. Show your class the relationship between the two with a cross-curricular project. For the first part of the project, individuals research their chosen constellation and write a brief report...
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