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Greek Monster Myths Self-Paced : The Monsters of Ancient Greece (Teens)
Izzy Mason
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In this 8 week Self-Paced class, we will learn about 17 different creatures and monsters from your favorite Greek stories.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Welcome to Monster Myths! Love the monsters and creatures in the Hero stories? Want to know more about them? This is the class for you! In this class we will learn about the origins and stories of 17 different monsters and creatures. While this class focuses on the monsters in the myths, most of them face off against heroes at least once. I've been studying and learning about Greek Mythology since I was very young, and I can't wait to pass on that knowledge to the next generation of Myth...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Typhon and EchidnaThis lesson is all about the monster parents. Typhon and Echidna produced many of the monsters we know, love, and hate. This lesson includes a video and a discussion post.Week 2Lesson 2Graea and GorgonsThis lessons covers the story and relationship between the Graea and the Gorgons (think Medusa!). There are two videos and a Kahoot! Challenge in this lesson.Week 3Lesson 3Chimera and PegasusThis lesson follows the life and stories of both the Chimera and Pegasus. There are two videos followed by an art challenge for the learners to complete.Week 4Lesson 4Scylla and CharybdisThe lessons is about a pair of potential sister monsters and the heroes who encounter them. There are two videos and a map activity in this lesson.Week 5Lesson 5Harpies and SirensThis lesson covers two of the many types of bird women that the Greeks included in their myths. This includes two videos and a discussion post.Week 6Lesson 6Cerberus and CyclopsThis lesson is about the multi-headed Cerberus and the One-Eyed Cyclops. There are two videos and a family tree activity.Week 7Lesson 7Centaurs and the SphinxThis lesson covers the origin and myths of the Centaurs and the riddles of the Sphinx. There are two videos and two riddles for learners to decipher.Week 8Lesson 8Hydra and DragonsThis lesson is about the Hydra and several of the dragons that appear throughout the Greek Hero tales. This week has two videos and a create your own dragon challenge for learners to complete. It also answers the riddles from Week 7.
- Students will learn about a variety of Greek monsters and creatures.
I have been learning about Greek Myths my entire life and went to Greece for an extended period of time to learn even more.
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: There are activities to complete each week.
There are several art activities. Most can be completed with paper and drawing utensils.
This class does discuss monsters, and the battles they get into with heroes. Most of them do not survive the encounter.
Stories of the monsters are pulled from the works of: Hesiod, Homer, and Virgil, all ancient greek writers. Students are welcome to share the portrayal of the monsters in more modern adaptations (Like Percy Jackson), but I don't teach from them.
Joined August, 2020
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Hello! My name is Miss Izzy and I was definitely born to teach. I have a degree that covers topics such as teaching and learning, psychology, and humanities. Learning can, and should, be a lot of fun! I am always excited about trying something...
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Ages: 14-18
