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National Endowment for the Humanities

The Metamorphoses and Modern Poetry: A Comparison of Mythic Characters

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
To gain an appreciation of the power of point of view, class members compare Ovid's version of the myth of "Orpheus and Eurydice" with that used by H.D. in her poem, "Eurydice." Individuals then craft a reflection in which they use...
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Novelinks

The Lightning Thief: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Before you begin reading Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan, read over this comprehensive handout that gives you a plethora of information regarding the story's summary, organizational structure, central...
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EngageNY

Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 4

For Teachers 9th Standards
The concept of sight, whether it's a lack of sight or abundant sight of the future, plays a vital role in Sophocle's Oedipus the King. Develop your ninth graders' literary vision with a lesson that connects the prophecy of Teiresias to...
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American Museum of Natural History

Mythic Creatures Challenge

For Students 6th - 12th
Mythic creatures and where to find them is the subject of an engaging interactive resource. Young anthropologists click on a bright red X on a world map to see an image of and learn the stories of 15 legendary creatures.
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Brilliant Publications

Daedalus and Icarus

For Students 3rd - 9th
The cautionary tale of Daedalus and Icarus is the core text for a series reading comprehension exercises based on the myth.
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EngageNY

Grade 9 ELA Module 2, Unit 2, Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th Standards
Delve into the heart of dramatic dialogue with a unit focused on Oedipus the King by Sophocles. Having completed an online exploration about ancient Greece beforehand, ninth graders read the play's opening lines and analyze how...
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EngageNY

Mid-Unit 2 Assessment: Analyzing Narrative Structure and Author’s Craft: Part 1

For Teachers 8th Standards
Using the resource, scholars complete a mid-unit assessment to gauge their learning at the halfway point of the unit. Pupils read the myth "The Harvest That Never Came" and plot its narrative structure.
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Prestwick House

Pygmalion

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Mold the perfect review session with a crossword puzzle based on George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion. As class members answer clues about Eliza Doolittle, Henry Higgins, and Colonel Pickering, they review key concepts from the play.
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Simon & Schuster

Classroom Activities for The Odyssey by Homer

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
A 15-page packet details three activities designed to engage scholars in Homer's The Odyssey. As they read, pupils use a graphic organizer to record examples of several literary terms found in The Odyssey and contemporary culture. Groups...
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K20 LEARN

Just Say No!: Exploring Temptation Through The Lotus Eaters

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Teenagers face many temptations, and just saying "No!" can be very difficult. Here's a activity that provides some help. Learners use a Venn diagram to compare and contrast excerpts from The Odyssey, Tennyson's "The Lotus-Eaters," and...
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Curated OER

The Greek Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Greek mythology worksheet, students solve and answer 15 clues pertaining to the Greek gods. Students fill in their answers to the 18 clues in the crossword puzzle provided for them.
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Curated OER

The Warrior Role in Greek Society

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers are introduced to the various gods and goddesses in ancient Greek mythology. In groups, they use print and electronic resources to research the ways Greek culture has influenced the modern world. To end the lesson plan,...
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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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Curated OER

Where the Past and Present Meet

For Students 8th - 10th
For this planets worksheet, students are given clues from Greek mythology to find the names of planets and moons. They use an on line source to find the answers.
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Education World

Every Day Edit - Aquarius, the Water Carrier

For Students 3rd - 8th
For this everyday editing learning exercise, learners correct grammatical mistakes in a short paragraph about the Greek myth of Aquarius. The errors range from capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and grammar.
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Curated OER

Moons, Gods and Goddesses

For Students 7th - 8th
In this moons, gods and goddesses worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle given 23 clues about gods and goddesses in Greek myths and moons. Students are given a list of the moons in our solar system.
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Curated OER

Myth Introduction ¿¿V Pandora

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students listen to a story about "Pandora" and write five details they remember from listening to the story. They share their ideas and details with the class. When another student reads a detail they have written, students raise their...
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Curated OER

Mythopoly: Where in the World Is Odysseus?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students study Greek mythology. Among other activities, they evaluate a work of art and discuss the influence, significance, and history as it pertains to mythology. As a culminating activity they create a board game that shows their...
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Curated OER

Mythology Mystery

For Students 5th - 6th
In this literature worksheet, students read 6 clues. Each clue is a description of a hero, god or goddess from Greek mythology. Students write the name of the character, then self-check by circling every 3rd letter in a letter grid.
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Curated OER

Storytelling: Using the Arts to Enrich the Curriculum...

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the art of storytelling and stories from various cultures. Students experience Japanese and Chinese culture as well as Greek mythology. Students create and present their own Greek mythology topic to the class.
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Curated OER

The Seven Wonders of the World: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners explore the culture of classical Greece by examining The Statue of Zeus at Olympia. In this Seven Wonders of the World activity, students will expand their understanding of Greek mythology, the Olympics and the Greek Isles....
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Curated OER

Poseidon's Protectors to the Rescue

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore the concept of philanthropy. For this environmental stewardship lesson, students explore the Greek mythology story of Poseidon. Middle schoolers write letters to Poseidon that address water pollution today and...
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Curated OER

From Athena to Zeus: Digital Stories Through the Eyes of Greek Gods and Godesses

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Practice creating digital presentations based around Greek Mythology. Your class will create digital books dedicated to individual Greek Gods.  They will utilize their photography skills and multimedia labs to create a digital experience...
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Curated OER

The Labyrinth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils analyze a basic logic maze based on the Greek myth about Theseus and the Minotaur. Through simulation they determine a winning strategy. At the conclusion of the activity, they design their own mazes for each other to try to...

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