Exploring Ancient Greece: Gods, Goddesses, Athens and Olympics
In this one time class, learners will explore what life was like in Ancient Greece through pictures, videos, & interactive discussion. We'll cover the gods and goddesses of Mt. Olympus, Athens culture, and the origins of the Olympic games.
Meg
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(94)
What's included
1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Let's travel back to Ancient Greece together! In this fun and informative one-time class, students will learn all about the daily life and culture of Ancient Greece. We will discuss the gods and goddesses that were at the center of ancient Greek culture and mythology, focusing on Zeus, Hera, Athena, Apollo, and Poseidon. Learners will explore the daily life of Athenians and Spartans through photographs, drawings, nonfiction texts, and discussion. Lastly, we'll learn about the ancient Olympic games - the events, the rules, the training, and the athletes. Optional extension activities will be provided for each topic covered, as well as coloring pages that can be completed throughout the class (but are not required).
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External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Meg and I'm an elementary teacher who adores books and art. My family lives in Southern California, but I will always be a New Yorker at heart (Let's go Mets!). I was a classroom teacher for 11 years and have a Masters Degree in Reading Instruction. I taught 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade and have run a small preschool story-time for the last 2 years. As the mom of 2 young boys, I have developed a love of science (particularly bugs, space, animals, and the weather), any and all vehicles, and engineering (thanks to my little Legos-and-blocks-lovers).
I am so excited to create classes that pull from these various areas and interests and to provide cross-curricular lessons that will engage diverse learners in topics that interest them.
I firmly believe that all children are capable and that learning is not limited to the confines of a classroom. Learning is a natural process that should be FUN and motivating! I want to prepare my students to be competent, confident, caring and curious individuals. I hope to create a fun, student-centered environment and to provide a strong foundation for lifelong learning and critical thinking. My instruction utilizes methods that appeal to a variety of learning styles and incorporate play-based, interest-led lessons.
In my classes, authentic literary experiences and motivating topics will hook children to enjoy learning and provide context with which to understand the world we live in. My goal is to provide classes that students will both love and learn from, each with a foundation in quality literature and engaging instruction, assignments, and discussion.
I look forward to "meeting" each of you and can't wait to share our learning with each other. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
35 min
Completed by 46 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-6 learners per class
