Lesson Plan : Greek Mythology Realtion To Life
Teacher Name: | Kevin Milo |
Grade: | Grade 11-12 |
Subject: | Social Studies |
Topic: | Greek Mythology and Life |
Content: | 1. Open discussion on daily life, occupations, and interests of Ancient Greek citizens. 2. Power Point presentation on Greek mythology. 3. Small group (2-3 people) assignment started in class: create a 2-3 page Greek myth using mortal and immortal characters to explain an example of human morality and/or natural phenomenon. |
Goals: | 1. Students will understand the similarities and differences between Ancient Greeks contemporary Americans. 1. Students will comprehend the reasons behind the creation of the Greek myths. 3. Students will be able to use their creative talents in a collaborative method. |
Objectives: | 1. Students will be able to give a brief description on the interests of Ancient Greek citizens. 2. Students will be able to recall with 90% accuracy the names and roles of the Twelve Olympians. 3. Students will be able to create their own Greek myth connecting mortals' everyday activities to the gods' specialized powers (due Monday). |
Materials: | 1. 2003 Power Point presentation created on an iMac computer. 2. 2003 Power Point presented to class on Smart Board. 3. 2007 Microsoft Office mythology worksheet with examples. |
Introduction: | Class will begin with a recap of previous lesson on everyday life in Ancient Greece. Emphasis placed on Greek occupations, competitive sports, and religious beliefs. |
Development: | The Power Point presentation will introduce students to the main Greek gods. The end of the Power Point presentation will focus on god and human interaction by presenting several famous Greek myths to the class. |
Practice: | Students will be split into small groups of 2-3 people. They will analyze a Greek myth given to them and present their results to the class. |
Accommodations: | 1. Students and teacher will have an open discussion on Greek lifestyle. 2. Teacher will present a visual/auditary/kinesthetic Power Point. 3. Group activities will allow for creativity and collaboration. |
Checking For Understanding: | 1. Students will have the opportunity to ask questions at any time during the presentation. 2. Issues of everyday life will be connected to contemporary society to highlight social differences and similarities and increase discussion. 3. Group practice on the sample myths will show how well the students comprehend the subject. |
Closure: | Groups will have class time to start working on their myths. The teacher will be in the room to assist in any matters that arise. |
Evaluation: | 1. Group-created myths will be graded according to an understanding of the gods' powers presented in the myth, the use of human characters, and to whether a moral issue or natural phenomenon has been resolved. 2. Everyday life and mythology will be included in the Greek civilization test. |
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