This 50-page unit is designed to teach middle school students about the purposes, elements, and characteristics of mythology. Lessons center around: 1. Pourquoi Tales - Myths to explain why things are the way they are 2. Myths to explain natural phenomena 3. Origin Stories - Myths to explain the creation of the world 4. Greek Mythology - The Olympian Gods UPDATED: Now includes a Google Slides version that can be used with distance learning. The unit includes: - a unit overview of suggested topics and assignments - elements of mythology handout - vocabulary handout - Pourquoi Tales handout -STORY: Why Elephants have Long Trunks -STORY: Why Rabbits have Short Tails -Myths to Explain Natural Phenomena Handout -STORY: Pele -STORY: Hephaestus Myths to teach a moral lesson handout - STORY: Pandora's Box -STORY: Daughter of a Star -Myth analysis worksheet Origin Stories Handout -STORY: Origin of Titans and Gods -Myth analysis worksheet (with answer key) -Olympian gods overview handout -5 pages of information and pictures of all 14 Olympian Gods -Olympian Gods Information Organizer Chart (with answer key) -Olympian Gods Biopoem assignment -Invent an Olympian project with 3 different project ideas (Olympian Instagram Page, Create a Comic Strip, Write a Myth), each with a planning page and a suggested marking rubric. Your students can do one, or all three. -Mythology unit test (with answer key) All Olympian Gods products are available in a separate pack at my store here: Olympian Gods Pack Please note - By purchasing this resource, you have a license to use the material but you do not own the material. Your license is non-transferable, meaning you cannot share it with any other teacher. You may not upload any portion of this resource to the internet in any format, including school/personal websites or network drives unless the site is password protected and can only be accessed by students, not other teachers or anyone else on the internet. Full Terms of Use can be found here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow me to get notifications of new products, sales, and flash freebies! Click the green star next to my store name above!
Enjoy creating your own mini-world for some of your favorite figurines -- kids will love to be creative as they decide what unique features to add to their playscape!
Myths can be exciting stories for students to learn about. A myth is a story that plays a fundamental role in society. They often tell the origins of why something is set up the way that it is. The main characters often are gods or have supernatural powers. For ELLs, myths can be both exciting
Build Your Own Bundle - 20% off of 3 resources (Code: ELLE3) 30% off of 5 resources (Code: ELLE5) 40% off of 8 resources (Code: ELLE8) Click Here to Find All Brochure Projects: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ElleMadisonEducation?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=34193272 Find Greek Mythology COloring Pages/Posters here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/975057673/greek-mythology-social-studies This bundle of (25) two-sided tri-fold biography brochure templates allows students to dig deeper into facts about the Greek mythology characters. You'll also find a BLANK template to use with ANY Greek mythology figure that is not included with this resource. An interactive notebook pocket has been provided for each figure, however, these brochures can be created as a stand-alone project as well. Have the whole class work on one figure at a time, or allow your students to have fun researching their favorite. There are so many ways to introduce these research mini books to your class! GREEK MYTHOLOGY CHARACTERS INCLUDED: Achilles Andromeda Aphrodite Apollo Arachne Ares Artemis Athena Atlas Cronus Demeter Dionysus Hades Helen of Troy Hera Hercules Medusa Odysseus Pandora Persephone Perseus Poseidon Rhea Zeus Copyright © Project Based Learning with Elle Madison
The Reaching Olympus series uses classroom-tested Reader's Theater plays specifically designed for 6th-12th grade students to retell the great myths and legends of world mythology. Reader's Theater is an innovative and powerful teaching tool that allows students to break away from silent reading and share in an \"acting-out\" experience where words and myth come to life! Volume II of the Greek Myths in the Reaching Olympus series features eleven classic myths in interactive-script form, featuring the major events of the Trojan War (including the Iliad and Odyssey). Each play is prefaced by a teacher guide providing a synopsis of the myth, relevant background information and commentary on the myth, anticipatory questions for pre-play discussion, essential questions to help analyze the \"big ideas\" behind each myth, recall questions to check reading comprehension, and instructions for teaching commonly-tested terms and literary devices using each play. Supplemental materials include a Trojan War game, a Trojan War Find-It puzzle, a glossary of important characters, and a name pronunciation guide. Zachary Hamby is a professional author and illustrator and an experienced educator. He has spoken at many educational conferences (including the National Council of Teachers of English Convention) on the many benefits of using Reader's Theater in the secondary classroom. He is the author of two series that teach mythology to young people, the Reaching Olympus series and the Mythology for Teens series. He currently teaches high school in the Ozark mountains, where he lives with his wife and two children.
The Odyssey by Homer lesson ideas. The Odyssey interactive notebook activities and projects and Greek Mythology resources.
Read this famous Norse myth starring Sif and Loki and find out how mythology shapes our understanding of the world around us.
Kids will enjoy learning about Ancient Greece and Greek Mythology with these great books and hands-on activities!
Are your students having trouble finding answers and citing evidence in their reading? This STEP-BY-STEP process scaffolds through reading strategies to help your students be successful! Students will learn the acronyms for ACE, RACE, and RAP to provide them with the proper tools for citing evidence effectively along with
Greek mythology inspired labyrinth craft to go along with the app Basileo and the Labyrinth. Educational art project for an Ancient Greece theme or unit
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Learn about the universal moral principle, from world religions throughout history: The Golden Rule. Find resources and ideas to use with your children.
The Odyssey by Homer lesson ideas. The Odyssey interactive notebook activities and projects and Greek Mythology resources.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x 1.8 Inches (D)Weight: 2.58 PoundsSuggested Age: 22 Years and UpNumber of Pages: 736Series Title: Dover OccultGenre: Religion + BeliefsSub-Genre: SpiritualityPublisher: Dover PublicationsFormat: PaperbackAuthor: Manly P HallLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: December 16, 2010TCIN: 83932723UPC: 9780486471433Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-1185Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
Today we worked on our culminating project for our Greek Mythology unit. The kids made trading cards for their favorite Greek characters. They had SO MUCH fun! Today the kids kept telling me, "Mrs. Shelby, this has been the best day ever!" I asked why and they said, "These trading cards are SO fun!" One of the kids told me that he appreciated the opportunity to "visualize" the characters we have talked about in class. Yes, he used those exact words! I was thrilled that he had actually been paying attention in Reading class all year and remembered that reading strategy. Kids say the funniest things. Anyway, here are a few pictures of what the kids came up with. We are going to finish the project tomorrow. Here are the directions for the Greek Mythology Trading Cards. This is actually included in my Greek Mythology unit, but I thought I would share this particular activity with you. The adorable graphics are from Melonheadz Illustrating. She does a fantastic job! She designed the clipart specifically for this unit and I could not be more pleased. To purchase my entire Greek Mythology unit that is aligned with the Common Core Standards, click here. The unit is actually on sale right now! :) Happy Thursday!
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Culturally-Sustaining mythology. Encourage students to think about why myths exist at all with this engaging activity that explores multiple perspectives. Students are encouraged to consider to what extent they agree or disagree with the ideas presented, so it is an invitation to all learners - regardless of their identities and backgrounds - to be empowered and share their thinking. Suitable for in-person or distance learning. Looking for a way into a culturally-respectful world mythology unit? Look no further! This FULLY EDITABLE Google Slides activity can be used as-is online or printed for use in the classroom. How This Resource Contributes to Learning If we are going to study mythology, it helps to understand why. This pack encourages students to consider why myths exist at all - what function do they play in society. A range of perspectives is included. In this resource, you'll find instructions for a number of ways to use some or all of the 6 extracts. These include: a discussion activity a synthesis activity a visible thinking routine from Harvard's Project Zero (template included) What's Included Watch the full product preview here. The file includes a fully-editable Google Slides template that you can share with your students. It can also be downloaded from Google Drive and edited with PPT or printed if you prefer to do the activity off screens. Access this resource to get: Ideas for different ways you can use this activity A visible thinking routine template that can be printed or completed online or with PPT My ongoing support You are free to 'steal' this idea by sourcing your own extracts on the purpose of myths and designing learning activities around them. Alternatively, you could free up some extra time and purchase this tried-and-tested resource for less than the cost of your favourite treat! It took me several hours over multiple days to create this for use with students. What's your time worth? >>> CLICK HERE TO FOLLOW MY STORE FOR DISCOUNTS & FREEBIES <<< This resource is part of a series that aims to widen your students' (and perhaps your) familiarity with myths beyond the traditional Greek and Roman ones taught in Western classrooms. While these resources can often be used with Greco-Roman stories, they do not start from any particular cultural perspective and are open enough to use with any pantheon or selection of texts. (If you are looking for specifically-Western myths, you might want to see the free and paid resources here.) The series in its entirety will provide approaches, activities and texts with a 'pick and mix' approach, guidance and suggestions so you can design the learning experience that bests suits your students. I HAVE A QUESTION OR A COMMENT If you have any issues, I am always happy to chat so just drop me a line at [email protected] and I will be with you every step of the way. If this doesn’t work for you, I’m happy to Zoom or do a Google Hangout so don’t hesitate to ask! ♦ Just click on the star above to follow me and get notifications for when this happens!♦ Tried and Tested I am used to teaching mixed-ability classes with EAL students and all my students can rise to this challenge, from those who are below to those who are above grade level. I only list materials that have been successful and I always collect feedback from my students to ensure high engagement and rigour. Check out my full catalogue HERE. Feedback & Followers Did you know that you can receive credit towards future TpT purchases by reviewing this product as well as showing some TpT ♥? If you enjoy this product, please leave a review at the product page or through “My Purchases” under “My Account” at TpT. My followers are the first to know about my giveaways and new products. Join them by clicking the '★ Follow' button on this page. If you have any questions, I’d love to hear from you! ☄ Email: [email protected] ☄ Blog: Diversity in Mind ☄ Facebook Group: Diversity in Mind
Free tutorials and printable resources for Montessori learning at home, including Montessori hands-on math material and 3-part cards.
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Simple Timeline of Human History: This simple timeline of human history was produced to coincide with my Primary School Prehistory (Stone Age to Iron Age) school workshop. This timeline briefly charts 300,000 years of human history. We start in Prehistory, including the age(s) of stone (there were at least three, depending on where in the world you are) and continue through the Bronze Age and Iron Age in to... History (when people started writing things down) with the Romans, Saxons & Vikings and so on... The timeline has a UK focus and contains a selection of key notes and dates along the way, plus visual summary of the proportion of human history for which, we have relied on stone tool technology (hint: more than 99%)! This timeline is based on an image which is 5174 x 7306 pixels and a density of 96dpi. It is printed on high quality A3 Canon matte photo paper (170 GSM).
This key to the world's esoteric traditions unlocks some of the most fascinating and closely held secrets of myth, religion, and philosophy. Unrivaled in its beauty and completeness, it distills ancient and modern teachings of nearly 600 experts. Compelling themes range from the riddle of the Sphinx and the tenets of Pythagorean astronomy to the symbolism of the pentagram, the significance of the Ark of the Covenant, and the design of the American flag. Acclaimed by Publishers Weekly as \"a classic reference, dizzying in its breadth,\" this remarkable resource was compiled by the founder of the Philosophical Research Society. Author Manly P. Hall examines the secrets of Isis along with arcane aspects of mystic Christianity and other religions. Fascinating surveys cover topics as diverse as Kabbalah, alchemy, cryptology, and Tarot, along with Masonry, gemology, and the identity of William Shakespeare. Sixteen pages of color plates and 100 black-and-white images by the celebrated illustrator J. Augustus Knapp illuminate this vast and indispensable encyclopedia of the occult.
Use this monster poems KS2 pack from Pie Corbett to help children to indulge their natural relish for the gloriously grim...
Want a fun way to learn about the Greek myths? Make a Greek Mythology Family Tree & print out these info cards on all of the characters.
What a CrAzY week month it has been so far! (Notice the lack of posts!) This week along with the 100th day of school, I had my yearly pr...
We hebben dit feit allemaal al eerder gehoord: bomen houden onze lucht ademend – en dat is waar! Zonder bomen zoals de dennen, iep, jeneverbes, apenpuzzel, vormsnoei, petticoat, esp en twee esdoorns die in deze Toob voorkomen, zou de lucht vol koolstofdioxide zijn.Geschiedenis: Bomen zijn ongetwijfeld een van de belangrijkste natuurlijk voorkomende hulpbronnen en worden al eeuwenlang gebruikt en vereerd. Niet alleen waren bomen onvervangbaar van vitaal belang bij de bouw van vroege huizen, schepen, wapens, landbouwconstructies en nog veel meer, maar veel religies en culturen koesteren ze ook in het bijzonder. De Keltische, Griekse en Noorse mythologie gebruikten bijvoorbeeld allemaal bomen om het leven weer te geven, waarbij sommige culturen zelfs geloofden dat één grote centrale boom de onderwereld, de natuurlijke wereld en de hemel verbond.Kenmerken: Deze modellen zijn individueel beschilderd met wetenschappelijk nauwkeurige details en zullen zelfs de meest kieskeurige botanicus tevreden stellen. Creëer in de herfst een prachtig bos in New England met de verschillende esdoorns, een veld met dennen voor een vleugje winter, of een ander prachtig boslandschap dat je maar kunt bedenken! Dit boomspeelgoed is ook geweldig Montessorispeelgoed om les te geven over de natuurlijke wereld.
