This course will be a lot of fun and very informative- the best combination if you ask me! Students will read a variety of Greek Myths- all focused on the major Greek Gods and Goddesses. We will learn about Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Hades, Aphrodite, Artemis, Athena, Hermes, and Hestia. After learning about these gods through story-telling, students will develop knowledge about their favorite Goddess or God through interactive role-playing. Finally, students will create trading cards for all the gods using their new knowledge. We will also discuss the connections between the Ancient Gods and Goddesses and their modern-day counterparts: Superheroes! 

Class 1: Welcome to Ancient Greece 
In Week 1, students will build background knowledge about Ancient Greece. This week is important to build context for the Gods and Goddesses we will learn about in subsequent weeks. In addition, we will get an overview of the Greek Gods and Goddesses by looking at a family tree.

Class 2 & 3: Climbing Mount Olympus 
In Week 2 and 3, students will learn about the Greek Gods and Goddesses who ruled from Mount Olympus in depth. We will read a variety of stories from the text, D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths. Using a simple note catcher, students will try and identify the superpowers of each God and Goddess. 

Class 4 & 5: Time to Rule!
In Week 4 and 5, students will work on creating trading cards for all the Greek Gods and Goddesses we have learned about. These trading cards will include a student created image, a list of their "superpowers", and a description of their defining characteristics. After creating these cards, some of which will need to be finished outside of class, we will be playing a game with them where students will have the chance to demonstrate their knowledge. For example, I might say, “Oh no! The Parthenon is on fire, which Greek God or Goddess would you send to save the people of Greece?” There are many right answers here, but Poseidon would be a good choice since he is the God of the Sea and can bring water to put out the fire!

Week 6: Long-Lasting Legacy
In Week 6, students will dig deeper into our study of Greek Gods and Goddesses by selecting another Greek God or Goddess and attempting to come up with that God's "long-lasting legacy" by finding connections to modern day- Percy Jackson, super heroes etc. Students will choose their favorite God or Goddess so far or a brand new God or Goddess they have interest in and students will conduct research out of class on their legend and then present their findings in the last class! The last class may end early depending on enrollment.