Science & Nature
Astronomy and Culture: Greek Mythology
Explore the connections between Greek mythology and astronomy! Each week we will spotlight a planet or moon of our solar system, explore the Greek myth behind it, and create trading cards featuring the characters and the celestial bodies.
395 total reviews for this teacher
16 reviews for this class
Completed by 61 learners
55 minutes
per class
Once per week
over 7 weeks
7-11
year olds
3-9
learners per class
How does a “Multi-Day” course work?
Meets multiple times at scheduled times
Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality
Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher
Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description
Class Experience
Students will explore the planets and moons of the Solar System in the context of Ancient Greek and Roman myths.
I teach astronomy at the American Museum of Natural History and look forward to sharing my love of the solar system with you!
Learners will have the option of completing additional trading cards for characters mentioned during class.
Supplies for the trading card project: -provided printout (can opt to print double sided, or learner can use scissors and glue stick to attach the cards after creating them single sided) -pencil and eraser -preferred coloring supplies
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
55 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Greek and Roman myths contain references to sexuality, violence, and mortality. These references will be addressed in passing in a developmentally appropriate and sensitive manner.
We will be drawing from sources such as Homer's Iliad and D'Aulaires Book of Greek Myths. All stories will be retold in the instructor's original words using public domain images.
Teacher
Lisa GreenhutMuseum educator, science enthusiast and homeschooling parent
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Lives in the
United States395 total reviews
265 completed classes
About Me
My name is Lisa and I love science! I'm a science educator at the American Museum of Natural History, and I want to bring science classes straight to you. Some of my favorite topics are: -Rocks and Minerals - Geology rocks! -Volcanoes - Explosive...