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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cyclops

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Learners read Odysseus and the Cyclops, then complete variety of math problem solving activities. They select a possession of the Cyclops to determine what the size of the object should be in comparison to normal size.
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Writing
Barbican

Odyssey Worksheet: Step Into the Shoes

For Students 9th - 12th
Step into the shoes (or sandals, perhaps?) of Odysseus, a member of his crew, or another character featured in Homer's enduring classic, The Odyssey. and send a letter back telling the world your side of this great adventure story.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Homeric Questions

For Students 9th - 12th
Review all things Homeric with this quiz! It covers the plot of The Odyssey, along with technical questions about poetic meter and stressed syllables. The Greek language is on display with Homer's writings and with this quiz.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Myth-A People

For Students 9th - 12th
How well do you know your Greek and Roman myths? Find out with these multiple-choice questions. Each question addresses a character in mythology. Choose who did what in this quiz!
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Odyssey - By Homer

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students read and interpret the epic poem The Odyssey by Homer. They interlock this poem to other spectacular people or events such as Amelia Earhart and the Bermuda Triangle. A vast array of excellent assignments are given within this...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading About the Journey: The Odyssey

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Young scholars practice their reading skills. In this reading fluency and comprehension lesson plan, students read instructor-selected passages from The Odyssey following the provided steps for the reading class activity that requires...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Travel Journal for Homer's Odyssey

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars identify their favorite excerpts from "The Odyssey". They add graphics and music they find on the internet to the words. They share their creation with the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linking Rembrandt and The Odyssey

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students apply knowledge of the style and techniques of Rembrandt to illustrate characters from The Odysey. They respond critically to a variety of works in the arts.