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It’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology Lesson PlanIt’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology Lesson Plan
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6th - 8th
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2010
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It’s Greek to Me: Greek Mythology

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Here you'll find a great collection of worksheets to supplement your instruction of Greek mythology, including informational texts on the Olympian gods and goddesses, a matching quiz, graphic organizers, and myth-writing activities.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

greek gods, greek history, greek mythology, creation myths, ancient greece

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask pupils to illustrate some of their worksheet assignments and responses in order to support more visual learning

Classroom Considerations

  • While originally intended for gifted learners, several of the materials can be assigned to students of varying learning levels and abilities

Pros

  • Worksheet language is fun and approachable for middle schoolers
  • Nice variety of topics covered (i.e. creation mythology, Greek world view, Olympian gods, etc.)

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.6.3.a W.6.4 W.7.3.a W.7.4 W.8.3.a W.8.4 RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2

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