Students enrolled in mythology will be introduced to a variety of different types of western mythologies including classic Greek and Roman, Celtic, and Medieval. The focus of the class will be on studying the themes and cultural importance of mythical elements in the modern world. Students will gain knowledge of world cultures and arts by evaluating and analyzing specific legends and myths throughout history. This class will be one semester long in either the fall or spring semesters. Students will be provided with copies of The Odyssey and Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief as well as many creation and hero stories. Towards the end of the semester, students will be researching the history of a particular type of mythology.
Mythology 2016-2017 School Year
Unit 1: History of Ancient Greece and Classic Greek Mythology
Unit 2: The Hero's Journey (Greek vs. Roman)
Unit 3: The Trojan War
Readings
Unit 4: Mythology in the Real World
Readings
Unit 5: Research Project
Mythology 2016-2017 School Year
Unit 1: History of Ancient Greece and Classic Greek Mythology
Unit 2: The Hero's Journey (Greek vs. Roman)
Unit 3: The Trojan War
Readings
- The Odyssey- Homer
Unit 4: Mythology in the Real World
Readings
- Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief- Rick Riordan
Unit 5: Research Project