Percy Jackson: Make Your Own Mythomagic Game

Completed by 114 learners

Ages 9-14

Live One-Time Class

Make your own Percy Jackson-style trading cards and learn how to play a fun game with them!

Rachel Raum (she/her)

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Live video meetings

Meets once

3-6 learners per class

60 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

1 in-class hours

Homework

1-2 hours per week. Students will finish decorating their game cards after class ends.

Class Experience

In the Percy Jackson series, written by Rick Riordan, Mythomagic is a game that involves trading cards and figurines.  In this class, we will make our own version of Mythomagic!  

First we will go over the rules of the game and the different types of cards that students will make.  We'll discuss the various gods and goddesses, monsters, and magic items in Greek Mythology and decide which would go best with the various cards.

Students will then spend the class time customizing the cards that will be used in the game, all while discussing the Percy Jackson books and Greek mythology.  Students will finish customizing their cards after class is over, and when they're done, they'll have a full game that they can play with friends and family!

Please see the supply list for what items are needed.  Students who do not have the PDF with the trading card templates printed out will not be able to work on the project during class time.

Note:  the game will not be played during class time; students can play with friends and family after class is over.

Learning Goals

Students will further their understanding of Greek Mythology as it relates to the Percy Jackson book series, as well as hone their artistic abilities as they draw the various gods and goddesses.  Students will also have plenty of opportunity to socialize with other students.

Other Details

Supply List

An eighteen page PDF will be provided.  It must be printed prior to the start of class.  Printing on white cardstock will make the cards sturdier, but printing on regular printer paper will work as well.

Students should have whatever drawing tools they prefer:  colored pencils, crayons, markers, etc.  Students will also need scissors or a paper cutter to cut out the cards, but that may be done outside of class time.

1 file available upon enrollment

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Rachel Raum (she/her)

Joined July, 2018

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I have been a homeschooling mother for 19 years to four children with very different learning styles.  I have taught countless classes to homeschoolers over the years, ranging from Latin to art history to astrophysics.  I've also assisted students in leading their own educational groups, such as book clubs and social justice clubs.  For four years, I traveled the United States full-time in an RV with my family; we visited 46 states and enjoyed everything from viewing amazing wildlife in National Parks to entertainment and great food in some of the biggest cities.  We've now settled down near the beach in sunny Florida.

I believe in meeting children where they are and tailoring their education to fit their needs.  I believe that the best education a child can have is an education they feel they have ownership of.  Children learn and retain information best when the subject has personal relevance to them and when they are guided towards their own discovery of knowledge.  One of my favorite things about teaching here on Outschool is watching children grow in confidence and learn through play.

Dungeons and Dragons is one of my favorite hobbies - I love everything about it, from writing stories and reading lore to painting miniatures and making detailed digital maps to laughing with my learners and being surprised by their creativity.  I love other games as well - if it's not D&D night at my home, we play video games (Gartic Phone and Mario Kart are current favorites) or board games.

Creating a safe, affirming, and anti-racist classroom is my biggest priority.  Whether students identify as LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, socially anxious, or if they need support in any other way, I provide gentle encouragement and the space for them to be themselves while having fun.