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Self-Paced Intro to Greek Mythology
Izzy Mason
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(186)
In this class we will spend 8 weeks learning the who’s who in the world of Greek Mythology and some of the stories associated with them.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 7
Beginner Level
Welcome to the who’s who of Greek Mythology. We will start where most stories start, at the beginning, with The Primordials and The Titans. We will then spend the next 4 weeks diving into myths about the Olympians. The next week will focus on Hades and The Underworld. After that we will wrap up with a week on Greek Heroes and a final class devoted to the Monsters in the myths. This class will include presentations, discussions, and interactive activities. I want this class to be as...
8 lessons//8 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Primordials and TitansIn order to understand the Olympians, it is important to know where they came from. This week will set us up to understand the origins of our favorite characters and the creation stories of the Greek World. After the video, there is a discussion post.Week 2Lesson 2Olympians Part OneThis week, the lesson will focus on three of the Olympic Gods and Goddesses. We will learn about Zeus, Poseidon, and Hera. The videos will cover who they are and their major myths. There is an audio/video assignment to complete at the end.Week 3Lesson 3Olympians Part TwoThis lesson covers four of the Olympians. There are videos for: Athena, Artemis, Apollo, and Aphrodite. Once you've watched the videos about them and their myths, there are questions to answers.Week 4Lesson 4Olympians Part ThreeLesson four contains the biographies and myths of 3 more Olympians. We will learn about: Ares, Hephaestus, and Hermes. Once that is complete, there is a creative project for you to complete.Week 5Lesson 5Olympians Part Four (The Final Part)This week, we will wrap up our work on those considered the Olympians. We will finish up with Hestia, Dionysus, and Demeter. This week, you will have a review activity over the Olympians.Week 6Lesson 6Hades, Persephone, and The UnderworldWhile we have covered the inhabitants of Mount Olympus, there are still two more people for us to discuss. Hade and Persephone. This week we will learn about them and about the Greek Underworld Geography. We will also discuss the journey of a soul. Once you have learned about the underworld, there is a map activity for you to complete.Week 7Lesson 7HeroesLesson Seven is an introduction into a couple of the Heroes of Greek Mythology. We only discuss 2 of the many heroes that the Greeks wrote about. There are two videos. One for Heracles and one for Theseus. The assignments for weeks seven and eight are combined in week eight.Week 8Lesson 8MonstersThe final chapter. For the last week of this class, we will cover some of the Greek Monsters that appear in the hero tales of Greek Mythology. This lesson will include information about the family of Greek Monsters that includes the Hydra, the Chimera, and Cerberus. There is a summary challenge to do over weeks seven and eight.
Students will know about many of the key players in Greek Mythology and the parts they played.
I have been studying and learning about Greek Mythology since I was young. I don't have any formal training in it, but I would love to share what I have learned on my own with those who are interested. I wrote a lengthy school essay on transitions from Titans to the Olympians.
Homework Offered
Students will have assignments to complete each week that will be submitted into the classroom.1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Ability to record audio or video. Worksheet for Weeks 4-5 Paper and drawing utensils for Week 6
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Greek Mythology has several instances of mild violence, revenge stories, and having various lovers. I do tone it down for this age group, but these things play a large role in many myths.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(186)
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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Completed by 10 learners
Ages: 10-13
