I. Learning Goals
The students will know:- The names and purposes of the 12 major Greek gods and goddesses.
- The names and purposes of 10 minor Greek gods and goddesses.
- The names and legends of major Greek heroes.
- At least 6 of the 12 tasks of Hercules.
The students should be able to:
- Make connections between the Greek cultural values and modern United States cultural values.
- Understand the significance of the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes to the past and modern Greek society.
II. Standards and Benchmarks
World History Standard and Benchmarks (3rd Ed.)
Era 3 - Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires, 1000 BCE-300 CEStandard 11: Understands major global trends from 1000 BCE to 300 CE
Level III (Grade 7-8)
1. Understands the concept and importance of "classical civilizations" (e.g., the enduring importance of ideas, institutions, and art forms that emerged in the classical periods; the significance of Greek or Hellenistic ideas and cultural styles in the history of the Mediterranean basin, Europe, Southwest Asia, and India)
Historical Understanding Standard and Benchmarks (3rd Ed.)
Standard 2: Understands the historical perspectiveLevel III (Grade 7-8)
1. Understands that specific individuals and the values those individuals held had an impact on history
Visual Arts Standard and Benchmarks (3rd Ed.)
Standard 5: Understands the characteristics and merits of one's own artwork and the artwork of othersLevel III (Grade 5-8)
1. Distinguishes among multiple purposes for creating works of art
2. Understands possible contemporary and historic meanings in specific artworks
3. Understands how one's own artworks, as well as artworks from various eras and cultures, may elicit a variety of responses
III. Extension Activities
Crossword puzzlehttp://www.entrenet.com/~groedmed/greekm/mythcross.html
Vocabulary Search
http://www.entrenet.com/~groedmed/greekm/mythconn.html
