Students examine fairy tales. As an introductory activity, students play the statue game. In groups, they write statements that tell the plot of the story. Using props, and without voices, students retell the story by creating...

Students locate information about a legendary person or place, locate legends in their locale, create a description and drawing of their legendary person or place, exchange their description with another student, and recreate the other...

In this Greek creatures and monsters word puzzle worksheet, students examine the 16 names and words in the word bank and locate them in the word search puzzle.

Students interpret historical evidence presented in primary resources. In this symbolism instructional activity, students examine the Minerva Mosaic of the Library of Congress. Students consider the symbolism of the mosaic.

Students explore the human experience. In this business ethics lesson plan, students analyze primary sources to develop an understanding of the American natural disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries and the implications they presented.

Students analyze and compare imagery and symbolism in ancient Greek and contemporary U.S. coins.

Pupils define and understand semantic feature analysis. Students compare and contrast the characteristics of folktales, myths, and fables. Pupils read and listen to a variety of literary genres.

Students explore the concept of myths conveyed through art. For this art history lesson, students examine "Three Goddesses" and discuss the state of the world at the time that Nollekens created the sculptures as they analyze the...

Learners look closely at a poster of a Rembrandt painting and/or a transparency of a Greek vase, both of which represent the mythological story of the abduction of Europa. Studnets consider how two artists interpreted the same subject in...

Students identify and compare Herakles's heroic qualities to those depicted in students' portraits of their favorite heroes.

Sixth graders explore the four kinds of folklore in this seven lesson unit. Through reading a variety of legends, muths, fables, and folklores the concepts pf the lessons are synthesized byStudents.

Fourth graders research Caddo culture and present their findings to classmates. They suggest meanings of the Caddo Indian Turkey Dance. They draw illustrations for their presentations.

Students research individuals considered to be icons. After reading an article about Sylvia Plath, they create written analyses about them along with visual representations. Students discover the differences between icons and heroes.

Eighth graders research Ancient Egyptian gods and their functions. Using the internet, 8th graders explore Ancient Egyptian history. Using computer technology (Photo Story or PowerPoint), students create a presentation. They explain...

High schoolers investigate the concept of personal finance. They take a look at some of the misconceptions that surround many financial responsibilities. Students examine statistics and other factors in order to comprehend sound...

In this literature worksheet, high schoolers find the vocabulary terms from Homer's The Odyssey and the answers are found with the button found at the bottom of the page.

These worksheets could be used if you want learners to explore The History of the First Marathon or The Declaration of Independence in a fun and concise manner. Students view a cartoon and read a few facts about each event before...

Young scholars read mythological Greek and Roman stories. In this mythological lesson plan students read mythological stories about Greek and Roman times. As they read, they compare the written story to the visual art of the story.

In this word challenge game instructional activity, students list as many words as they can from the letters in minotaur. The instructional activity includes 15 hints for words the students may use.

In this Hercules crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 15 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.

In this Hercules crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 15 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.

In this Greek gods and goddesses crossword puzzle activity, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct names that will solve the crossword puzzle.

In this Greek heroes crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 14 clues to identify the correct terms that will solve the crossword puzzle.

Students explore the concept of renewable energy. In this alternative energy activity, students participate in a play that conveys information regarding wind energy. The script may be performed as a play with props or as a reader's theatre.