Growing Up Heroic: Adventures in Greek Mythology
“I learned so much about Greek society and myths in general, as well as specific writers of these wonderful myths. I found this course easy to use, and especially enjoyed the way it was written directly to the student. I also liked the wide range of activities, from directing your own play, to the multiple journal entries, to recreating myths in your own words. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in not just myths, but Greek society as a whole.” —Rachel, TIP Tester
“I really enjoyed doing the course and I learned a great deal of information about Greek Mythology and their way of life back in those days. I loved reading Jumping the Nail and it was fun reading about Odysseus in the Odyssey.” —TIP Tester
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Grades 5-7
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$55.00
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Semester-long online course, required text sold separately
The ancient Greek world is yours to navigate as you walk in the sandals of Achilles, Pandora, Perseus, Persephone and myriad mythical heroes. Master the details of myths while exploring the historical context of this fascinating civilization. Read and listen to excerpts from Homer, Sophocles, and Ovid to better understand timeless tales and the art of excellent storytelling. Write journals, essays, and short stories of your own, and conduct research and perfect your note-taking skills. Play the roles of anthropologists and comparative mythologists to understand why cultures tell stories. Complete interactive quizzes and link to the Internet. With the help of an accompanying website, your mentor can assist you using additional guidelines, answer keys, and supplementary materials. Developed with SoftChalk LessonBuilder, 2009 SIAA CODie Award winner for “Best Education Technology Solution for Productivity/Creativity.”
- Course objectives
- Syllabus
- Sample lesson
- Pretest: Take this test to see if you need to take the course.
- Contributors
Required text (sold separately)
Click on the textbook titles below to see availability and compare prices of new and/or used copies of the textbook at various online booksellers. Students can also purchase this textbook at a local bookstore, or they can likely find a copy in their school or public library. The price in parentheses is the list price for a new copy of the textbook; that price is subject to change.
- Odyssey by Homer. Translated by Stanley Lombardo. ISBN: 0872-20485-5 ($12)
Recommended materials
- Jumping the Nail, by Eve Bunting: ISBN: 0152-41358-8 ($7)
- Greeks by Anne Millard and Susan Peach: ISBN: 0439-68680-6 ($10)
System requirements
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