Percy Jackson - The Lightning Thief (#1): Ancient Greek, Myth, and More!
In this one-time class students will learn about the extensive Classical influence that runs throughout the FIRST book of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series.
Debbie Sears
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(186)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Welcome to the world of Percy Jackson! DESCRPTION: - This is the first class of five that takes an in-depth look at the extensive classical influence that runs throughout the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series written by Rick Riordan. - This is meant to be a FUN adventure to better understand the deeper meaning beneath the mythical context included in the books. - Students will learn about and discuss some of the significant Greek gods (and Roman counter parts) and other characters from ancient Greco-Roman mythology that appear in book one. - Students will also learn about the literary archetype "the hero", which is an ancient literary device that is being utilized in the character Percy Jackson. NOTE: This class uses an interactive presentation platform called Nearpod. This enables learners to see the presentation slides and complete interactive activities throughout the live class.
Learning Goals
Students will obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the Greco-Roman myths that influence the Percy Jackson Book 1 "The Lightening Thief" and understand the literary role of "the hero".
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined July, 2020
5.0
186reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree from College for Global Deployment
The Greco-Roman world; its history, literature, culture, and languages are fascinating topics to teach. I have taught Roman history, as well as other Classics related subjects, to a range of ages and skill levels online and in a traditional classroom. This course is meant to be fun! I have read the Percy Jackson series many times. This is an exciting class that explores the world of Percy Jackson through classics. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
4-10 learners per class
