Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Influence and Stories of Greek Mythology

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Greek mythology encompasses the ancient Greek stories and teachings about their gods, heroes, and the nature of the world. Through oral tradition and artistic representations, these myths explained natural phenomena, guided moral...
Instructional Video7:18
The Touring Teacher

Pandora's Box | Exploring Greek Mythology

K - 9th
It is Lesson Five of the Greek Mythology Lesson Series! In this Lesson Video, we look at a Myth that has been used in both Greek and Roman Mythology. Pandora’s Box is a tale of sadness, trickery, and hope. Your students will be doing...
Instructional Video8:13
The Touring Teacher

Odysseus And The Cyclops | Exploring Greek Mythology

K - 9th
We are all set with our second Greek Mythology Lesson Video. This Lesson is all about Odysseus and the Cyclops. We hear the myth, and then we get to look at the science behind what it would be like to have one eye, like a cyclops! Your...
Instructional Video6:52
The Touring Teacher

Theseus And The Minotaur | Exploring Greek Mythology

K - 9th
It is Lesson Three of our Greek Mythology Series, and we meet a very interesting creature called a Minotaur. This lesson looks at a well known story about two rivalling places, and a man who shows great bravery. This lesson teaches about...
Instructional Video6:15
The Touring Teacher

Arachne The Weaver | Exploring Greek Mythology

K - 9th
Have you ever wondered why a spider spins a web? Well, this Lesson Video tells a tale of why modesty is key, and then leads to an exciting Art Lesson. This Art Lesson will have your learners practising their fine motor skills, a calm...
Instructional Video8:43
Easy Languages

Your Favorite Ancient Greek Myth | Easy Greek 60

12th - Higher Ed
Your Favorite Ancient Greek Myth | Easy Greek 60



Easy Greek is a project to help you learn Greek in an authentic and fun way. We interview people in the streets of Athens and other places in Greece. All our videos have...
Instructional Video2:40
The Touring Teacher

Greek Mythology For Kids: Pandora's Box

K - 9th
When Prometheus went behind Almighty Zeus' back and gave Humankind fire, he was punished in an interesting and unique way. His brother was given a wife named Pandora, and as a wedding present, Zeus offered them an intriguing gift. Find...
Instructional Video4:52
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The myth of Sisyphus - Alex Gendler

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. While his violation of the sacred hospitality tradition greatly angered the gods, it...
Instructional Video4:04
TED-Ed

TED-Ed: The myth of Pandora's box - Iseult Gillespie

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire. The gods gave her gifts of language, craftsmanship and emotion. From Zeus she received two gifts: the trait of curiosity and a heavy box screwed tightly...
Instructional Video9:47
Clarendon Learning

Constellations for Kids | Learn about the types of constellations, their names, and how to find them

K - 6th
In this video we learn all about constellations for kids. At night we can see thousands of stars and scientists long ago figured out that the stars line up in recognizable patterns. The patterns form shapes of people, animals, and...
Instructional Video4:06
TED-Ed

The Greek Myth of Talos, the First Robot

6th - 12th
A short video introduces viewers to the Greek myth of Talos, the first robot. The story also connects Talos to the myth of Jason, Medea, and the argonauts.
Instructional Video4:47
TED-Ed

The Myth of Prometheus

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.
Instructional Video5:09
TED-Ed

The Myth of Icarus and Daedalus

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...
Instructional Video4:46
TED-Ed

Music and Creativity in Ancient Greece

6th - 12th Standards
Take a fascinating look into the many ways in which music played an absolutely integral role in the culture of ancient Greece. Rooted in ancient Greek mythology and the common medium through which all core disciplines were taught and...
Instructional Video4:41
TED-Ed

The Tragic Myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

6th - 12th Standards
Don't look back! Introduce viewers to the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice with a short video that recounts the tale of the young poet and his love.
Instructional Video5:05
TED-Ed

The Myth of King Midas and His Golden Touch

9th - 12th Standards
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.
Instructional Video5:32
TED-Ed

The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

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.
Instructional Video3:50
TED-Ed

The Myth of Oisín and the Land of Eternal Youth

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.
Instructional Video3:34
TED-Ed

The Egyptian Myth of Isis and the Seven Scorpions

6th - 12th
You don't step on Superman's cape, and you don't slam the door in the face of an old woman flanked by seven giant scorpions! Find out why in a short retelling of an Egyptian myth about Isis.
Instructional Video13:02
Crash Course

What Is Myth? Crash Course World Mythology #1

11th - Higher Ed
What are myths, what purpose do they serve, and how do they differ from other types of stories? Scholars watch a 13-minute video to explore an interesting topic in-depth. The video, which is the first in the Crash Course World Mythology...
Instructional Video5:14
TED-Ed

The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts

6th - 12th Standards
Travel with Jason and the Argonauts in a short, animated TEDEd video that recounts the adventures of the crew as they journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
Instructional Video4:56
TED-Ed

The Myth of Sisyphus

6th - 12th Standards
Having an eagle eat your liver sounds like a form of cruel and unusual punishment. As explained in an interesting video lesson, it's nothing compared to the punishments doled out in "The Myth of Sisyphus." A summary introduces the...
Instructional Video4:56
TED-Ed

Everything You Need to Know to Read Homer's "Odyssey"

9th - 12th
Was there really a guy named Homer? Was the Odyssey written by one man or many? Are the stories original or a retelling of well-known myths? It may not contain all the information that viewers need to know about The Odyssey but this...
Instructional Video4:30
TED-Ed

The Myth of Arachne and Athena

6th - 12th Standards
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.