Self-Paced Greek Mythology : The Heroes (Teens)
In this 6 week Self-paced class, learners will dive into the fascinating world of Greek Heroes and their great adventures.
Izzy Mason
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. Weekly activities to be completed.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Welcome to the 6 week class about Greek Heroes! The stories of the heroes have been fascinating people for thousands of years. The Greek Heroes go on epic quests and journeys. They fight monsters. Gods and Goddesses appear throughout the tales to both help and hinder them. The stories include comedy and tragedy along the way. They seek guidance from various sources and sometimes even cross paths with each other. This class welcomes learners of all types and interactivity levels. It is great for newcomers to the Greek Myths or those who already have a deep love for them. During this class we will follow along with new tales each week and learn all about the Greek Heroes. Each week will have posted videos to watch about the Heroes of the week as well as weekly activities to complete. All posts for the week will appear on Mondays. Here is the breakdown of the class schedule and activities: Week One: Theseus and the Minotaur & Perseus and Medusa. This week will have discussion questions and an introduction activity. Week Two: Jason, The Argonauts, and The Quest for the Golden Fleece. This week will include an art challenge. Week Three: Bellerophon, Cadmus, and Atalanta. There will be a video quiz this week. Week Four: Hercules and His Twelve Labors. This week we will have a discussion post. Week Five: Achilles and the Trojan War. This week will have a Kahoot! Challenge. Week Six: Odysseus and the Journey Home. For our final week, we will have a map activity.
Learning Goals
Students will learn all about the adventures of the Greek Heroes.
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Theseus and Perseus
In this lesson, there are two videos, one for each hero, and a discussion activity. 8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Jason and the Argonauts
This lesson covers the quest of Jason and Golden Fleece. His story includes a whole crew of heroes (some who even have their own adventures later on!). The story is told in 2 parts and includes and art challenge. 20 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Bellerophon, Cadmus, and Atalanta
There are three heroes this week, including the one and only female hero. Belleraphon: a predictable hero with a comical downfall. Cadmus: The builder of a city. This guy is for the plot. Atalanta: A Strong independent women with an interesting end to her story. This lesson also comes with an extra video to test you on your knowledge of our heroes! 10 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Heracles
You might know him by the name Hercules (his Roman name). Heracles goes on 12 different quests to make up for a tragic event at his own hands. His cousin has great reactions throughout the tale. Heracles is proof that sometimes its not brains or brawn that helps you conquer an opponent. His story is broken up into 3 videos with a follow up discussion. 10 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
These are tales of great battles and can include some violence. All language and descriptions will be kept appropriate for students.
Kahoot! is used as an Optional Activity
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
No outside materials will be used.
Joined August, 2020
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20+ years of loving Greek Mythology and a recent extended trip to Greece serve as my knowledge base.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 14-18
