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Norse Mythology for High School (Self-Paced)
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
During this 8-week self-paced course, students will read, analyze, and write about literary elements in stories from Norse Mythology. Students must purchase a copy of the book Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology by Brian Branston. Each unit contains a reading schedule, discussion questions, and a video lecture. Reading Schedule: Unit 1: The Tricking of King Gylfi; The World of Ice and Fire; The Creation of the World; Night and Day Unit 2: The First Humans; Yggdrasill; The World Ash; The...
8 units//21 lessons//8 Weeks
Unit 1The Beginning of the WorldsThe Beginning of the Worlds3 lessons1 WeekWeek 1Lesson 1Unit 1 Reading AssignmentThe Tricking of King Gylfi, The World of Ice and Fire, The Creation, Night and DayLesson 2Unit 1 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit one reading materialLesson 3Unit 1 Poetry"Fire and Ice" by Robert FrostUnit 2Humans, Yggdrasill, Golden AgeHumans, Yggdrasill, Golden Age3 lessons1 WeekWeek 2Lesson 4Unit 2 Reading AssignmentThe First Humans, Yggdrasill, The Golden Age in AsgardLesson 5Unit 2 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 2 reading materialLesson 6Unit 2 Poetry"Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert FrostUnit 3Gods, Humans, Fate, and WarGods, Humans, Fate, and War2 lessons1 WeekWeek 3Lesson 7Unit 3 Reading AssignmentHeimdall in Midgard, The Norns, Loki and His Evil Children, War in HeavenLesson 8Unit 3 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 3 reading materialUnit 4Foreshadowing, Ragnarok, and ArchetypesForeshadowing, Ragnarok, and Archetypes3 lessons1 WeekWeek 4Lesson 9Unit 4 Reading AssignmentThe Walls of Asgard, The Apples of Eternal Life, Odin Prepares for RagnarokLesson 10Unit 4 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 4 reading materialLesson 11Unit 4 Archetypes mini-lessonCharacter and seasonal archetypes in Norse MythologyUnit 5Heroes and VillainsHeroes and Villains2 lessons1 WeekWeek 5Lesson 12Unit 5 Reading AssignmentSigurd the Dragon-Slayer, The Story of Trembling Hood, Fenrir the Wolf is BoundLesson 13Unit 5 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 5 reading materialUnit 6Thor, Part OneThor, Part One3 lessons1 WeekWeek 6Lesson 14Unit 6 Reading AssignmentHow Thor Got His Hammer, Thor Fights the Giant Krungnir, Thor Goes FishingLesson 15Unit 6 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 6 reading materialLesson 16Unit 6 Character Sketch: ThorThor's character traits, personality, and roles in the mythsUnit 7Thor Part 2, LokiThor Part 2, Loki3 lessons1 WeekWeek 7Lesson 17Unit 7 Reading AssignmentThor in the Giants' Stronghold, Thor's Holiday, The Stealing of Thor's HammerLesson 18Unit 7 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 7 reading materialLesson 19Unit 7 Character Sketch: LokiLoki's character traits, personality, and roles in the mythsUnit 8The End, or Is It?The End, or Is It?2 lessons1 WeekWeek 8Lesson 20Unit 8 Reading AssignmentThe Death of Balder, The God's Revenge, The Ragnarok, Doom of the Gods, The God Return, King Gylfi is Tricked AgainLesson 21Unit 8 Video LectureTeacher video lecture for the unit 8 reading material
- Students will read and analyze literature through the study of Norse Mythology.
I am a certified teacher and taught in the public school system for seven years. I am a veteran homeschool educator. I have taken several folklore & mythology courses online, and I have taught literature, mythology, and folklore classes to middle and high school students. I have also led literature workshops for adults. I have an MA in English.
2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: Students will be expected to read each week's posted reading assignments, post their answers to discussion questions, and watch and respond to posted video lectures each week.Assessment
Frequency: includedDetails: Learner progress will be assessed through their responses to each unit's discussion questions.Grading
Frequency: includedDetails: Grades provided upon request
- Students need to purchase Brian Branston's book titled "Gods & Heroes from Viking Mythology." - Paper, pens/pencils for taking notes OR note-taking app
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Some myths may contain violent imagery and mild sexual content.
- Students & teacher: Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology by Brian Branston - Teacher only: Prose Edda; Poetic Edda; A Handbook of Norse Mythology by Karl Mortensen; The Norse Myths by Kevin Crossley-Holland; Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in English from Southern New Hampshire University
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
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Self-Paced Class
$22
weekly or $170 for all content21 pre-recorded lessons
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Ages: 14-18
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