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Worksheet
Curated OER

Greek Gods/Goddesses

For Students 5th - 9th
In this Greek god and goddesses worksheet, students identify and discuss forty-seven different Greek gods and goddesses associated with Greek Mythology and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Families of Mount Olympus

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Greek mythology. In this Greek mythology lesson, 6th graders research selected Internet sources on Greek gods and goddesses. Student use their research findings to create mythology family tress. Students also read...
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Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: The Olympians

For Students 9th - 10th
Mythweb profiles selected gods and goddesses from Greek mythology who ruled from Mt. Olympus, including Aphrodite, Apollo, Ares, Artemis, Athena, Demeter, Dionysus, Hephaestus, Hera, Hermes, Poseidon, and Zeus.
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Graphic
Other

Timeless Myths: Genealogy of Greek Deities

For Students 9th - 10th
An interactive genealogy chart of the Greek gods and goddesses, and their relationships to each other. Click on any name to learn the title held by that god/goddess.
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Website
Other

Greek Mythology Link: Hera

For Students 9th - 10th
Zeus' beautiful but jealous wife is explained in detail, including stories of her epic rages. There are images, a chart of family relationships, and an extensive bibliography. Site by Carlos Parada, author of Genealogical Guide to Greek...
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Hera

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a quick explanation of Hera's (Roman name "Juno") role in the Olympian society. Her symbols and domain are also revealed.
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Article
National Earth Science Teachers Association

Windows to the Universe: Gaea/mother Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website focuses on Gaea the great goddess of the early Greeks. She is also known as Mother Earth. Use this website to see a picture of Gaea.
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Handout
University Press

University Press: Ancient Greece

For Students 9th - 10th
Exhaustive and informative collection of information on ancient Greece arranged by topical area: art, architecture, history, the Olympics, wars, geography, mythology, people, and more.
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Professional Doc
Online Learning Haven

Online Learning Haven: Ancient Greece

For Students 6th - 8th
Article on ancient Greece with brief summaries of ancient Greek society, gods and goddesses, literature, and much more.
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Website
Other

Demeter: Goddess of the Harvest

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed retelling of the myth of Demeter and of her daughter, Persephone. The resource contents concludes with citations from the Iliad and the Odyssey.
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Website
Other

Hera: The Most Beautiful Goddess

For Students 9th - 10th
All the mentions of Hera in The Iliad and The Odyssey are listed here. (Roman name: Juno.)
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: The Lightning Thief

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
A thirteen-part learning module including links to informational sites about Greek gods and goddesses, a rap song, the Greek alphabet, several myths followed by questions or assessments, and a dictionary. All links provide background...
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Athena

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of her name.
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Website
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Winged Sandals: Hera

For Students 3rd - 8th
A one-page collection of essential facts about Hera, the jealous wife of Zeus and the goddess of marriage and childbirth. Includes the name of her Roman equivalent, her family tree, key events in her life, and an audio pronunciation of...