Introduction To Greek Mythology: Students Find The Stories Fascinating & The Lessons Valuable

Why Do We Still Read Greek Myths – Bundle of Lesson Available Individually – $14.35

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WHY THIS LESSON?

Students everywhere – especially middle school students — have rediscovered the magic and wonder of Greek and Roman mythology. In addition, teachers and parents have realized anew that a familiarity with Greek and Roman myths helps students on standardized tests because they understand allusions and metaphors that so often rely on mythological references.

It also helps students write richer and more interesting compositions. Finally, this kind of unit is a lot of fun, and it is wildly popular with most students.

Middle school students who want to pursue a course towards higher education will find these lessons invaluable.

The bundle includes:

  • An introduction to Greek and Roman mythology. It is complete with illustrations and a map of the Roman Empire. This resource explains why we still study Greek and Roman myths and how this rich knowledge can help students academic progress.
  • A list of the 14 major gods and goddesses with Greek and Roman names and powers
  • The story of Demeter and Persephone (Origin of the Seasons), complete with a quiz and key
  • The story of Arachne, complete with a quiz and key
  • The story of Perseus and Medusa, complete with a quiz and key
  • The story of Icarus and Daedalus, complete with a quiz and key
  • The story of The Horse and the Olive Tree (the naming of Athens), complete with a quiz and key
  • A comprehensive TEST with 34 questions (matching, multiple-choice, and short-answer) over these stories and the major gods and goddesses, complete with key
  • An introduction to the iconic cult-favorite movie Jason and the Argonauts, introducing all the major characters
  • A link to a free showing of the two-hour movie Jason and the Argonauts
  • A quiz over Jason and the Argonauts, complete with answer key.
  • Directions for a Mythology Research/Essay project, with two sample essays.