Story Explorer Greece: Greek Mythology, History, and Culture
In this class, students will learn about Greek history and culture by studying Greek myths, heroes, and monsters.
Alexandra
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(554)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
***MATERNITY LEAVE: I will be taking time off for maternity leave beginning in January. At this time, I plan to resume classes in April. I will update any changes here. I hope to see your learners back in class to talk all about mythology and fairy tales soon! :) *** In this class, we will study the history and mythology of Greece and gain all the benefits of travel from the comfort of our own homes. Students in this class will learn facts about history and culture through the lens of popular myths and legends. Your child will learn to apply concepts from the core subjects of social studies, history, and literature. At the end of the lesson, we will develop critical thinking skills by discussing which character, story, or creature each student found most interesting and why, followed by an analysis of what each character or creature tells us about the country, the people who live there, and those who lived there many centuries ago. We will start with a brief overview of Greece's history, concentrating on important events that have shaped the people and society. Next, we will look at the most popular foods, traditions, and everything that makes the country unique. We will then discuss stories that define their culture and traditions. We will focus on the locations of each of these stories and their lasting importance in the cultural identity of Greece. We close with students sharing and discussing their favorite story or figure from that week. This is a stand-alone class and no previous knowledge or work is necessary. Students will receive a printable "Story Explorer" passport and a stamp for Greece. They can collect more "Story Explorer" passport stamps by signing up for additional "Story Explorer" classes!
Learning Goals
Students will come away from this class with an understanding of how stories shape and are shaped by people and cultures and gain a genuine excitement for storytelling.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Since we will be discussing topics like history, mythology, and folklore, there is the occasional mention of war, violence, and death. To understand Greek mythology, we will learn about how the ancient Greeks believed in many gods and goddesses. To understand the time period in which these stories take place, we will cover the difference between the years BCE/CE (also known as BC/AD).
Supply List
Please be sure to print the Greece stamp and one passport (pick the color of your choice - you only need one!). It is not necessary to have it assembled prior to class time, as this is just for fun. You can add your new stamp to your passport, and sign up for another "Story Explorer" class to collect more!
5 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Riverside
***MATERNITY LEAVE: I will be taking time off for maternity leave beginning in January. At this time, I plan to resume classes in April. I will update any changes here. I hope to see your learners back in class to talk all about mythology and fairy tales soon! :) ***
Hi parents and learners! My name is Alexandra and I love stories of all kinds.
I offer classes that survey stories from all over the world, including mythology, folklore, fairy tales, legends, literature, and true history. My classes teach students how to interpret stories in their historical and cultural context. I believe that the best way to learn about history and different cultures is through the stories a country, tribe, or any group of people tell about themselves and pass down to their own children.
I earned my degree in history from the University of California, Riverside, with an emphasis on ancient and medieval history. I studied abroad at the University of Oxford as part of my undergraduate degree.
I have been working with students ages five to eighteen over the last ten years as a teacher’s assistant, substitute, one-on-one tutor, and homeschool teacher.
I look forward to seeing you in a class and sharing stories that matter!
SCHEDULE REQUESTS:
If you don't see a class time that works for your learner's schedule, please reach out to let me know what times work best for you. I schedule classes based on the most-requested times and I am always happy to add more sections.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 370 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
