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Unit Plan
Curated OER

GODS OF THUNDER: Myths and Mythical Characters

For Teachers 3rd
Students explore the myths and legends of the Ancient Greek and Romans in the ten lessons of this unit. Students compare and contrast the myths and the cultures that created them. Norse myths are included in this unit.
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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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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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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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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.