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Ancient history Common Core RL.9-10.6 resources
Oedipus Rex: Introduction to Greek Drama Learning Stations with Google Slides
__________________________________________________________________Brand New Google Slides Addition!This lesson now includes both the PowerPoint format and Google Slides format! Now, no matter if you are in the classroom or engaging in virtual distance learning you can easily use this product to fit your needs! Additionally, all documents now include the PDF versions.__________________________________________________________________Oedipus Rex: I Have Taught Oedipus For Six Years; We Are Good Fri
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9th - 10th
Ancient Mesopotamia Gods & Myths Bundle: In-Person, Online, or Distance Learn
You can download this as a:1. PDF/Print activityor2. A ready-to-go TPT Easel Activity. You can assign Easel lessons through Google Classroom or you can copy a link to it and paste it into any learning management system you use with your students. However, for the time being, students will need to log in with a Google email account in order to access the assignment. You can use TPT Easel for free with this resource. Click here for info on how to use TPT Easel for free.Students will adore these
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4th - 10th
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Japanese Mythology and Folktales Mini Bundle
This bundle covers a PP presentation over the cultural values and symbiology seen in Japanese society and analysis packets over three famous Japanese mythology tales and folktales. Related Products• European and Asian Mythology Bundle
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10th - 12th
European and Asian Mythology Bundle
Are you wondering how to teach mythology? This mega bundle will help you cover highlights of European and Asian mythology to your high school students and introduce them to a multitude of cultures. This bundle will help you in teaching mythology from the European and Asian cultures. Such as: Celtic Mythology Samhain Norse Mythology Japanese Mythology Heroes From Around The World (including Hercules, Perseus, Sigurd, Mulan, and comic book superheroes) Would you like to see a blog post with more
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9th - 11th
Norse Mythology Mini Unit | Sigurd and Fafnir
Are you looking to give your students a brief look at the wide world of Norse Mythology? This is a mini study in Norse mythology and the cultural study of Vikings. It incorporates multiple modes of covering 9 Norse myths including reading and listening from a podcast episode.This is by no means a complete study of the entire pantheon, but it is a nice overview for students that can be done in a short period of time.✨ Tales covered:creation of the worldMimir and Odin’s EyeOdin Discovers the Runes
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9th - 11th
Japanese Mythology and Folklore- The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess
Are you looking to introduce your students to the beautiful Japanese tale The Bamboo Cutter and the Moon Princess? This product will introduce students to the famous Japanese folktale and having them studying the culture from their inferences made from the story. Students will have a mixture of comprehension and analysis questions to complete while reading the story and have 3 thematic essay prompts to choose from. Included are:4 PDF pages of comprehension and analysis questions PDF of the tale
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8th - 10th
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Theseus and the Minotaur (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
The Minotaur—half-man, half-bull—is one of Greek mythology's mightiest monsters. Locked away in the subterranean Labyrinth beneath the palace of the Cretan King Minos, the monster feeds on human sacrifices. That is, until Theseus, the young Greek hero, travels all the way to Crete to face off against against the monster. Assisted by the princess Ariadne, Theseus braves the dangers of the Labyrinth.Myths Made Modern: This collection contains two Reader's Theater script-stories."The Road to Athen
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8th - 12th
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A God Is Born: A Greek Myth with Baby Hermes (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells hilarious hijinks of mythology's most mischievous trickster, Hermes the Messenger God. As soon as Hermes is born, he begins to cause trouble by stealing the cattle of his older brother, Apollo. Along the way he also invents fire and the first lyre. This script-story is filled with humor that your students are sure to enjoy!Myths Made Modern: "A God Is Born" is a 8-page script-story with parts for 6 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher gui
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5th - 12th
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The Golden Touch: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of the foolish King Midas, who wishes for everything he touches to turn to gold. This script-story chronicles the king's misadventure as he makes his selfish wish and then journeys afar to the River Pactolus to undo it.Myths Made Modern: "The Golden Touch" is a 10-page script-story with parts for 8 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant background information, story summary, recall questions, teachable ter
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6th - 12th
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Greek Mythology Informational Body Diagram Posters, Gods Research Activity
This Activity includes 137 pages of body diagram posters!Check the product video for the detailed information and a lesson plan advice! PLEASE NOTE:This is a DIGITAL FILE INSTANT DOWNLOAD only,printable in an array of standard frames sizes.No physical product will be shipped.After checkout you will be directed to a page to download your files.They will also be accessible at all times by viewing your Etsy purchase page.Refunds cannot be given after the items are downloaded.[FOR HELP WITH DIGITAL
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Prometheus the Firebringer: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of Prometheus, the titan who created human beings and dared to steal fire from the gods to preserve them. For this crime, Prometheus pays a horrible price: eternal punishment. Prometheus' ingenuity and kindness define him as one of the greatest characters of Greek mythology.Myths Made Modern: "Prometheus the Firebringer" is a 12-page script-story with parts for 11 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant bac
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7th - 12th
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The Quest of the Golden Fleece (A Reader's Theater Script-Story Collection)
The Quest for the Golden Fleece is the quest to end all quests as all of Greece's mightiest heroes band together under the leadership of a young man named Jason. Aboard their ship the Argo, the Argonauts journey across the known world, facing challenge after challenge, until they finally reach their goal. The original Greek mythology team-up! Before The Avengers united the world's greatest superheroes, the Quest for the Golden Fleece united Greece's greatest heroes. The stories of Heracles (Herc
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6th - 12th
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Atalanta the Warrior Woman: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
The Greek myth of Atalanta is a tale of overcoming obstacles. When Atalanta's father abandons her as a newborn, she is raised by a mother bear. Defying her society's expectations for women, she grows up to be one of Greece's finest warriors and even joins the greatest heroes of Greece in the hunt for the supernatural Calydonian Boar. Her adventures are continued in the Quest for the Golden Fleece.Myths Made Modern: "Atalanta the Warrior Woman" is an 11-page script-story with parts for 13 reader
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6th - 12th
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Phaethon's Ride: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of Phaethon, the son of Helios, the sun god. Although Phaethon's mother has always told him that Helios is his father, none of the other kids will believe him. In an effort to convince them, Phaethon journeys to the palace of Helios and asks him for a chance to drive his fiery chariot, just so he can prove he is truly the son of the sun. Unfortunately, this feat has disastrous results for Phaethon and the entire world. Myths Made Modern: "The Ride of Pha
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5th - 12th
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Loves of the Gods: A Greek Myth Mash-Up (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This hilarious script features a mash-up of classic Greek myths. First, there is the story of Zeus's romance with a mortal princess named Io, where he must disguise his lover as a cow so his jealous wife does discover his infidelity. Secondly, there is the story of Demeter and Persephone, where Hades, Lord of the Underworld, abducts Persephone, the goddess of spring. Thirdly, there is story of Hermes, the tricky messenger god, defeating the 100-eyed monster named Argus. Throw in a cameo by Prome
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9th - 12th
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The Lives and Deaths of Sisyphus: A Greek Myth (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
Death seems escapable—unless you're really, really tricky. Experience the lives (yes, lives) of Sisyphus as the mortal trickster outwits Death, not just once, but twice, in this hilarious adaptation of the classic Greek myth. Myths Made Modern: "The Lives and Deaths of Sisyphus" is a 11-page script-story with parts for 11 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant background information, story summary, recall questions, teachable terms, and discussi
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7th - 12th
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Orpheus the Musician: A Greek Myth (A Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This classic Greek myth tells the story of Orpheus, the master musician whose mystical notes can move trees, water, and stone. Just after the young musician finds the love of his life, Eurydice, her untimely death leads him on a harrowing journey into the Underworld to retrieve her soul. Orpheus's adventures continue in "The Quest for the Golden Fleece."Myths Made Modern: "Orpheus the Musician" is a 8-page script-story with parts for 16 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page te
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6th - 12th
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Julius Caesar Acts 3-5 Notes Slides
In the PowerPoint slides on Acts 3-5 of "The Tragedy of Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, you will find specific elements and details that provide a comprehensive understanding of the historical, cultural, and geographic context.
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8th - 11th
Mighty Aphrodite: A Greek Myth Mash-Up (Reader's Theater Script-Story)
This mash-up of classic Greek myths tells the story of Aphrodite, the goddess of love—her arrival on Mount Olympus, her engagement to Hephaestus the forge-god, and her scheme to overthrow the goddesses of Olympus with the help of two murderous giants. Myths Made Modern: "Mighty Aphrodite" is a 15-page script-story with parts for 12 readers.Teacher Guide: Each script comes with a 2-page teacher guide featuring relevant background information, story summary, recall questions, teachable terms, an
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8th - 12th
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Plato's Republic & Cave analogy reader's theater script
Product includes an 8 scene reader’s theater that can be used with the included Jigsaw lesson plan. Scenes 1-3 primarily deal with the allegory of the Cave using an updated analogy of a Director Socrates speaking with Stage Manager Glaucon about a new idea for a darkened theater with shadow puppets. Scene 4 is about the nature of education and scenes 5-8 describes ideal leaders in an ideal cityReader’s theater gives students an authentic reason to read and reread as well as analyze characters in
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8th - 12th
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Greek Mythology - Mythology Heroes Board Game Project - Heroic Board Game
Have students synthesize their learning of various heroes from Greek mythology by creating a board game. Students will create an original board game that is based on the adventures of one hero. This is a great hands-on, creative project to wrap up a unit on the Greek heroes!Have a day in class where groups play each others' games and evaluate them. Students will review the myths learned and have fun at the same time!Here's what you'll get:Detailed student instructions and requirementsPeer evalua
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6th - 9th
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Perseus & Medusa Documentary Handout (+ Percy Jackson Comparison)
This handout is something I use after having my students read the myth of Perseus and Medusa, however, each page of the handout can easily be used as a standalone lesson instead! It was designed with ease and flexibility in mind. (Makes a PERFECT emergency sub lesson plan for any class that covers mythology, in my personal opinion!)The front page of this handout correlates with the History Channel’s documentary, “Medusa: Infamous Fiend of Greek Myth” (Clash of the Gods S1, E5). The full episode
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7th - 10th
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Greek Mythology 12 Olympians Social Media Profile Project - Editable Template
Bring mythology and the twelve Olympians into the 21st century through this fun social media profile project! Students will use and editable template to create an online profile for one of the twelve Olympians.This project can be used in multiple ways--for introducing the Olympians, while working through a unit on Greek mythology, or even as an end-of-unit assessment over Ancient Greece.Students will independently find and read articles about their Olympian, summarize those articles, and then us
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7th - 10th
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Iliad Test
This is a test over the complete Iliad of Homer. It includes multiple choice questions (with answer key) covering character identification and events from throughout the epic, as well as a written response section with several prompts.
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8th - 12th
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Map Making
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Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
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