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Mythology in Popular Culture: Greek, Norse, Japanese, Egyptian (Self-Paced)

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Ages 8-13
Self-Paced Course
Join us in exploring the mythology and culture of 4 legendary ancient civilizations, including their effect on pop culture classics like Percy Jackson, Marvel's Thor, Studio Ghibli movies, and The Mummy!
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Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
In this 4 Lesson Self-Paced Class, we'll explore four of the world's most fascinating Ancient Mythologies. Each Lesson will focus on a different mythology, including modern renditions in popular culture and lessons on the history and culture of each Ancient Civilization. Activities will accompany each Lesson, including creating original gods/goddess, realms, and myths! 

If you're interested in one/some of the 4 mythologies, but not all of them, let me know and I can arrange a partial Self-Paced class for you at a prorated discount. 

This is a Self-Paced class with no live meetings. Each of the 4 Lessons includes a pre-recorded Lesson Video (plus an Optional Worksheet for comprehension) with accompanying Discussion posts, where students will do activities and engage in a back-and-forth with the teacher. 

Students are also welcome to message me or arrange Q&A or live "office hours" for additional support.

I also offer this as a Live Class: https://outschool.com/classes/world-mythology-in-popular-culture-greek-norse-japanese-egyptian-hinduism-bKUIqK1o

if your student prefers one of those methods of instruction.

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Syllabus

4 Lessons
over 4 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Greek Mythology
 Featuring Percy Jackson, Disney's Hercules, and a discussion on the inventions of Ancient cultures that are still used today. Activities include: create your own original god/goddess. 
20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Norse
 Including Marvel's Thor and Loki, and what makes a story a "classic". Activities include: tell us about a “classic”(timeless) book, movie, TV show, etc. that you love. 
16 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Japanese
 Studio Ghibli's "Spirited Away", "My Neighbor Totoro", and other anime, plus how mythology teaches morals/lessons. Activities include: pick a story that you love and explain the moral/lesson. 
Lesson 4:
Egyptian
 With Indiana Jones and The Kane Chronicles, and why mythology and other stories change based on time and location. Activities include: create an original myth. 

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Clips from PG-13 movies will be shown, but will be pre-screened by the instructor to be age-appropriate for the class (no gratuitous violence, sexuality, profanity, etc)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined April, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University College London
Bachelor's Degree from Georgetown University
I'm a huge mythology buff and currently teach popular and well-reviewed live Outschool classes in Greek, Norse, Japanese, and Egyptian Mythology in Popular Culture. I've also studied ancient cultures at Georgetown University, including a class in Ancient Greek Religion. I'm combining them together here in the Self-Paced format and am excited to share my knowledge and love of ancient culture and mythology with you!

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