Middle School

Enrichment Experience Mythology (Grade 6-8)

0.125 Credits
6 Weeks
Closed

Let’s explore the fascinating tales of gods and goddesses like Zeus, Hera, Jupiter, and Venus. You’ll meet legendary heroes such as Hercules and Achilles, and encounter fearsome monsters like Medusa and the Minotaur. We’ll also uncover how these ancient stories have influenced art, literature, and pop culture, from famous paintings and sculptures to modern movies and books. Join us for Mythology and embark on an adventure through timeless tales that continue to shape our world today!

Please note: As we explore the rich and fascinating world of mythology, it is important to note that many myths contain elements of violence and nudity. These stories, originating from various cultures and historical periods, often depict the values, beliefs, and societal norms of their time. While our goal is to provide an educational and engaging experience, some content may be graphic or mature. We encourage students to approach these stories with a mature mindset.

This enrichment experience will meet weekly on Thursdays at 3:00pm. The session will run for six weeks starting the week of October 7th.

During this course, you will learn career-related skills and earn a badge for this accomplishment. A badge is a digital certification of your career-related learning that you can share on social media and higher education platforms, or with colleges, potential employers, peers, and colleagues. Select this link to learn more about badges.

Major Topics and Concepts

Week 1: Mythical Self-Portrait

Week 2: Olympian Trading Cards

Week 3: Heroes and Monsters Collage

Week 4: Mythical Monologue

Week 5: Create Your Own Mythical Creature

Week 6: Mythology Reflection

Course Materials

Week 1 Materials

  • Paper
  • Markers, colored pencils, etc
  • This activity can be completed digitally

Week 2 Materials

  • Paper or index cards
  • Markers, colored pencils, etc
  • This activity can be completed digitally

Week 3 Materials

  • Paper
  • Scissors
  • Markers, colored pencils, etc
  • Glue or glue stick
  • This activity can be completed digitally

Week 4 Materials

  • Computer with a word processor or paper/pencil

Competencies

Mythology

Students will demonstrate an understanding of mythology by explaining the elements that are found in mythology, describing the cultures with mythologies, and explaining key terminology.