What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 6
When a student takes this class they can expect a fun and interactive journey through the tale of how Hercules fought and quickly triumphed over Geryon then painstakingly struggled to drive his cattle back to Eurystheus. Class will first begin with a short meet-and-greet. Once acquainted, we will delve into a dramatic telling of some of Hercules' exploits. Images and some video will be shared to help bring the story to life and as the storyteller, my goal will be to use my theatrical and voice-artist background to make the tale memorable. Throughout, students will be encouraged to ask questions and will also be posed questions to test their listening and comprehension skills. Class sizes are kept small to ensure students are given ample opportunity to interact with the teacher and are encouraged to keep microphones on (if surroundings are quiet) so they may freely communicate. Specifically, we will learn about the origin of Geryon and his lineage from the blood of Medusa, the origin of Geryon's mother Callirhoe from Oceanus and Tethys, Chrysaor the brother of Pegasus, Orthus the two headed brother of Cerberus, Hercules establishing the Pillars of Hercules and the Strait of Gibraltar, Hercules sailing the sea in a goblet gifted from Helios, Hercules fighting Geryon and his entourage, Hercules entrusting the herd of Geryon to Hephaestus, Hercules wrestling King Eryx, Hera sending a gadfly to scatter the herd, and finally Hercules filling the river Strymon with rocks to quickly navigate the herd back to King Eurystheus.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about Hercules, Eurystheus, Copreus, Poseidon, Medusa, Geryon, Callirhoe, Oceanus, Tethys, Chrysaor, Pegasus, Orthus, Cerberus, Helios, and King Eryx. Students will be encouraged to speak, ask questions, and be questioned themselves with a focus on comprehension skills and critical thinking.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
As a professor at Ukrainian Catholic University and a seasoned educator, I'm passionate about sharing my love of literature and language with students of all ages. My years of experience in the classroom have equipped me with the skills to create engaging and effective learning experiences.
From the mythical realms of Greek mythology to the timeless classics of Shakespeare, I'm dedicated to helping students develop a deep appreciation for storytelling and a strong foundation in language skills.
Let's embark on a literary adventure together and discover the power of words to inspire, educate, and entertain!
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Live One-Time Class
$22
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 57 learners
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Ages: 9-12
1-6 learners per class