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Jefferson Township Schools

Note Card Assignment for Greek Myth

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Your young learners will keep track of fifteen Greek gods and goddesses, such as Aphrodite, Poseidon, and Zeus, by creating notecards listing each of their names, titles, and symbols. 
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Anticipatory Sets for The Odyssey

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Start your unit on The Odyssey in a fun and accessible way! Three options help your young readers grasp the concept of brave Odysseus's tale, including making masks of Greek gods and goddesses, and responding to different discussion...
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Geeky Greeks and Robust Romans: A Look at How a Few Folks a Few Thousand Years Ago Began a Few Trends

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Have a blast comparing and contrasting ancient Greek and Roman cultures with this entertaining and educational powerpoint, which is as well-organized as it is thorough. Learners will find the differences between the Greeks and Romans...
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Major Gods: Names, Roles, & Symbols

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
From Aphrodite to Zeus, here you'll find a PowerPoint presentation identifying basic information about 15 Greek gods and goddesses.
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Greek Myths

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Ever wonder why the ancient Greeks had myths? The explanation you'll find here, describes myths as stories that explain things people didn't understand. They also tell the stories of the gods people in ancient times believed in. These...
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English Words from Greek and Roman Names of Gods

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Hydra/hygiene, Muse/music.  Many English words are built on roots derived from the names of Greek and Roman gods. After examining a list of Greek and Roman gods and the meaning of their names, class members find the root in a list of...
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The Greek Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Greek mythology worksheet, students solve and answer 15 clues pertaining to the Greek gods. Students fill in their answers to the 18 clues in the crossword puzzle provided for them.
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Greek Gods/Goddesses

For Students 5th - 9th
In this Greek god and goddesses worksheet, students identify and discuss forty-seven different Greek gods and goddesses associated with Greek Mythology and circle each one in a word search puzzle.
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Greek Gods Who Are They?

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research a Greek God with a partner and prepare a presentation for the class. They use the computer and Internet, as a motivator for a Social Studies unit and explore the mythology, legends, values and beliefs of a people.
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Hercules

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Explore Greek mythology with your class. While this resource focuses on Hercules and Hera, it could be adjusted for use with any myth. It's an interesting way to review the information, and it could be used as a template for class projects.
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Beginning with the A

For Students 4th - 6th
Here's a terrific way to review historical facts. Learners answer 10 questions related to history, mythology, and more. This is a great way to hone their research skills.
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The Odyssey Lesson 1

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students explore Greek mythology. In this ancient culture and introduction to The Odyssey literacy lesson, students complete a worksheet accessing their prior knowledge about Greek mythology. Students listen to a passage about the Trojan...
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Greek Music Video Project

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this Greek gods and goddesses worksheet, students choose and Greek god or goddess and dress up as that character. Students write a song or use music to preform a skit to illustrate their origins, the country, and characters from...
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Families of Mount Olympus

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore Greek mythology. In this Greek mythology lesson, 6th graders research selected Internet sources on Greek gods and goddesses. Student use their research findings to create mythology family tress. Students also read...
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The Greek Gods

For Teachers 5th - 6th
What were the early Greek myths? Have elementary students examine the Persian Wars and read various Greek myth in order to identify the cause and the results of the Persian Wars. Myths, activities, simulations, and a unit plan are links...
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The Greek Gods Crossword Puzzle

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Greek gods and goddesses crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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The Greek Gods

For Students 5th - 7th
In this Greek gods and goddesses word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 12 names in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle. Students also record what each god and goddess was responsible for.
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Primary History: Ancient Greeks - The Olympic Games

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ancient Greeks worksheet, student think logically about the statue of Zeus, its cost, and significance. They research Olympic events, and other Games before designing a program for the Olympic Games.
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Primary History: Ancient Greeks

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Ancient Greeks worksheet, students complete 6 extensions activities to learn more about Greek gods. Students make a family tree, a Greek temple model, read the story of Perseus and Medusa, list the Twelve Labors of Heracles,...
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The Greek Gods

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Greek Gods worksheet, students match 6 Greek Gods to their appropriate descriptions. Students write the number next to the following Gods in the boxes next to each description: Athene, Hermes, Hera, Poseidon, Ares and Zeus.
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Sparta and Athens

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders study Ancient Greece. In this Ancient Greece lesson, 6th graders complete 16 lessons to learn about Ancient Greece. Students complete a quiz for assessment.
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Ancient Greece: The Olympics and the Gods

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Research Ancient Greece, the Olympic games, and Greek mythology. Young historians will research Ancient Greece and complete multiple activities about the history and culture. This is a unit of lessons.