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Worksheet
Curated OER

Jason

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this tracing worksheet, students trace and write the name Jason. Students trace the name 2 times and write it 8 times on this worksheet.
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Article
Mythweb

Mythweb: Jason

For Students 3rd - 8th
Fun, illustrated trip through the story of "Jason and the Argonauts." Well-suited for younger audiences. Each page summarizes a part of the story along with a very eye-catching illustration.
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eBook
University of Adelaide

University of Adelaide: Medea by Euripides

For Students 9th - 10th
The ancient Greek playwright's famous story of the jealous Medea is presented here in full text.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Expedition to the Deep Slope

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides articles and information about an expedition to the Deep Slope in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Website
NOAA

Noaa: Submersibles

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn more about the technology that's involved in oceanography. This resource contains descriptions and pictures of thirteen different submersibles and remotely operated vehicles.
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Website
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek People (Mythological)

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring the heroes, heroines, and mythical creatures from Greek legend, this site offers information on hundreds of characters, as well as etymology, pronunciation, pictures, and more.
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Website
University of Oxford (UK)

Beazley Archive: Medea

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Illustrated dictionary entry for Medea, daughter to King Aeetes of Colchis. Illustrates her life, identifies her connection to the Argonauts and explores her magical witch-like powers.
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eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Bulfinch's Mythology: The Golden Fleece

For Students 9th - 10th
Bulfinch's version of the famous story of Jason and the Golden Fleece is avilable in full text at this site.
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Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: Greek Heroes

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Read the heroic tales of Jason, Hercules, Bellerophon, Theseus, and Odysseus. Each story is an illustrated slide show. (Some are even animated!)
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Graphic
Scholastic

Scholastic: Mythological Hero Chart [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is a PDF graphic organizer designed to highlight the attributes of three mythological heroes: Hercules, Perseus, and Jason.
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Graphic
ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Gustave Moreau

For Students 9th - 10th
Gustave is a French painter, one of the leading Symbolist artists. This site contains information on Moreau's art work as well as providing examples of his work.
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Article
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Jason

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief account of Jason, son of Aeson and leader of the Argonauts.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: The Argonauts

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry about Jason and the Argonauts gives a good overview of their role in mythology and their quest to find the Golden Fleece.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Medea

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the play Medea, the characters and themes in this fascinating site. Although Euripides lived between 480 and 406 B.C. his plays still hold relevance today. This site explores in detail the characters and their motivations.
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Website
Mythweb

Mythweb: Greek Mythology: Jason, the Argonauts and the Golden Fleece

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
A retelling of Jason's journey, assisted by other heroes and the gods, to get the golden fleece. Challenging vocabulary adds rigor, and a casual tone adds interest and increases opportunities for connections with the text. This modern...