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Curated OER

Modern Drama

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Upper graders can read all about the origins of modern drama. Each slide provides a paragraph of information related to key players, art movements, and time periods that shaped modern drama. It relates well to many aspects of literature...
Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Myth of Sisyphus

For Students 9th - 10th
Sisyphus was both a clever ruler who made his city prosperous, and a devious tyrant who seduced his niece and killed visitors to show off his power. Alex Gendler shares the myth of Sisyphus.
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Greek Gods

Greek Gods: Greek Heroes: Sisyphus

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learn about Sisyphus in this passage. He was known for his wealth, his smartness and his cunningness, but used them to harm and offend the gods
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Other

Greek Mythology Today and Myth of the Month

For Students 9th - 10th
A large Greek mythology site focused on students and expressing a great love of Greek myth. Contains the Myth of the Month, as well as Homework Help concerning myths. Humorous and colorful.
Handout
Encyclopedia Mythica

Encyclopedia Mythica: Greek Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Mythica offers a comprehensive resource on Greek mythology. Content includes a look at the principal gods, Zeus's consorts and offspring, the descendants of Prometheus, and much, much more. Click on "browse articles" for a...
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Mythweb

Mythweb: Hercules

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
How is Greek mythology relevant to you right now? This site gives you examples of the connections between ancient Greek myths and your world today, in terms of figures of speech. Ever perform a Herculean task? Been tantalized by...